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Trade Alert - April 28, 2007

Model Portfolio Allocation Changes- This Week

Increase Energy Fund Allocation

The Performance Xtender has triggered a change.

Portfolio Changes in the Performance Xtender: The model is increasing the Energy Fund allocation from 10% to 20%, reducing the money market fund allocation to 20%.

Portfolio Changes in the Max Xtender: No Changes.

Model Portfolio: Performance Xtender

REDUCE _____________ Money Market Fund

INCREASE ___________ Energy Sector Fund

 

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Model Portfolio: Max Xtender

No change

 

 

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TopNew Model Portfolio Allocations

These are the new generic portfolio allocations, reflecting the changes above ...

Model Portfolio: Performance Xtender

60 %        Mid Cap Stock Fund

20 %        Energy Sector Fund

20 %        Money Market Fund

 

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Model Portfolio: Max Xtender

50 %        Leveraged Mid Cap Fund

50 %        Un-Leveraged Mid Cap Fund

 

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TopModel Portfolio Details

The tables below provide the percentage allocation details and mutual fund ticker symbols for investors following the Model Portfolios by using funds from either of the Rydex Investments or ProFunds mutual fund companies -- or alternatively, investors using exchange traded funds (ETFs).

'Performance Xtender'

(A model portfolio that invests selectively in stock market index funds, plus certain market sectors such as Energy, Gold and Real Estate, and in an Inverse Fund ("Bear Fund"), depending on current market trends for each type of investment. The allocation mix is designed to beat the market significantly during both bull and bear markets with only limited risk of volatility.)


Model Portfolio Changes for this week Rydex Funds ProFunds ETFs
Allocation Ticker Allocation Ticker Allocation Ticker
INCREASE Energy 10% RYEIX 7% ENPIX 10% XLE
Corporate Bonds, or
Money Market
Draw down money market balances to fund the purchase .

New Model Portfolio Allocations Rydex Funds ProFunds ETFs
Allocation Ticker Allocation Ticker Allocation Ticker
Mid Cap Stock Fund 60% RYAVX 60% MDPIX 60% MDY
Energy Stock Fund 20% RYEIX 14% ENPIX 20% XLE
Corporate Bonds, or
Money Market
20% Money Market Fund. ProFunds investors should have a 26% money market allocation.


'Max Xtender'

(A model portfolio that invests selectively in stock market index funds and in an Inverse Fund ("Bear Fund"), depending on current market trends for each type of investment. During strong market trends ... either bullish or bearish ... the model uses up to 2-to-1 leverage to magnify returns. The allocation mix is designed to beat the market substantially during both bull and bear markets but results in a relatively high risk of volatility.)


Model Portfolio Changes for this week Rydex Funds ProFunds ETFs
Allocation Ticker Allocation Ticker Allocation Ticker
No Changes - - - - - -
Corporate Bonds, or
Money Market
.

New Model Portfolio Allocations Rydex Funds ProFunds ETFs
Allocation Ticker Allocation Ticker Allocation Ticker
Lev'd MidCap Fund 50% RYTNX 50% UMPIX 150% MDY
UnLev'd Mid Caps 50% RYAVX 50% MDPIX - -
Corporate Bonds, or
Money Market

ETF Investors: Note that the MDY position is margined 1.5 to 1.