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Available only from TD Ameritrade, the Premier List helps you identify top pick* mutual funds to help meet your investment objectives. Compiled quarterly by Morningstar Associates, the list focuses on no transaction fee funds and includes approximately three funds in over 45 categories. All of the funds are rigorously pre-screened and meet the strict criteria along multiple dimensions. The Premier List funds are all available through TD Ameritrade.

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The Premier List is dynamic and changes quarterly to reflect the latest fund developments. Beyond star ratings, Morningstar Associates uses a disciplined screening process to evaluate funds based on criteria such as performance, tax efficiency, expenses, and style consistency. Only those that meet rigorous qualifications remain on the list.

The Premier List is available to you immediately when you open a TD Ameritrade account.

Before investing in a mutual fund, carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. For a prospectus containing this and other important information, contact a Client Services representative at 800-669-3900. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.

TD Ameritrade's Premier List of Mutual Funds Powered by Morningstar Associates - Click the fund symbols above to view standardized performance current to the most recent calendar quarter end, and performance current to the most recent month end.

Risks of High-Yield Bonds
Bonds with a credit rating below investment grade generally have higher coupon yields and additional risks. One risk is the higher possibility of default, where the company would not be able to continue to make interest payments or return an investor's principal (capital investment) when a bond matures. For More...

Risks of Bond Funds vs. Individual Bonds
Bond funds give an investor the benefits of diversification and professional money management; but they differ from buying an individual bond. An individual bond has a maturity date and the holder (barring default of the issuer) would receive their investment capital back upon maturity. Bond funds do not have a maturity date. The portfolio manager of an actively managed bond fund would most likely sell a bond prior to this date to reinvest in other bonds or to raise cash to meet redemptions by fund shareholders. If an Advisor needs to raise an unusual amount of cash they may need to sell bonds before they want to and at prices lower then they wish. In this case the overall value of the fund share price (net asset value) would be lower and result in a possible capital loss upon shareholders' redemption. For More...

Risks of Floating Rate Loan Funds
These funds invest in loans, where banks have lent money to a company and then the loan is traded between parties. The company taking out the loan pays the loan holder interest and at maturity (barring default) they receive back the principal amount of the loan. Companies that enter into these loans are charged higher rates of interest because they usually have a larger then average amount of debt (for their industry) which makes them a highly leveraged company with additional credit risk. The loan holder receives higher interest payments from the borrower company because of the added risk of that company not being able to meet future interest payments and or defaulting on the loan. The term "floating" is used because the rates of the loans held by the fund reset, usually every 30, 60 or 90 days, with rates related to a reference rate, such as the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). Where corporate bonds trade in an organized market, Floating Rate Loan trading is largely unregulated. An investor should consider the added credit, liquidity and valuation risk before making this type of investment. For More...

Risks of Structured Retail Products
Some mutual funds may invest in structured securities that generate income. The fund's prospectus and Statement Additional Information would detail a fund's ability to invest in these securities. Generally, structured securities are considered unsecured debt where payments are generally linked to the value of other underlying assets or an index. Some allow for all or part of your investment to be guaranteed if held to maturity or if they are called (redeemed) by the issuer. However structured securities can have significant drawbacks which include credit risk, market risk, lack of liquidity and higher fees. For More...

Risks of the Unique Aspects of Leveraged Mutual Funds
Leveraged mutual funds seek to deliver multiples of the performance of a benchmark. Leveraged mutual funds entail unique risks, including but not limited to: use of leverage; aggressive and complex investment techniques; and use of derivatives. Leveraged mutual funds seek results over periods as short as a single day. Results of this strategy can be affected substantially by compounding. Returns over longer periods will likely differ in amount and even direction from the benchmark for the same period of time. For More...

Leveraged Mutual Funds - Special Considerations to Understand

What is a leveraged mutual fund?
As the name implies, these mutual funds seek to provide leveraged returns based on the performance of a particular benchmark. It's important to note that these funds seek to provide these leveraged returns on a daily basis. Due to the impact of what is known as daily compounding, investors should not expect the promised daily leverage of these returns to persist over periods longer than a day. This is especially true if the leveraged fund is tracking a very volatile underlying index. Leveraged funds seek daily returns that are generally 3x, 2x, or inverse leverage -2x, or -3x of the underlying index performance. Leveraged mutual funds generate their leverage through the use of derivative positions. Because derivatives are taxed differently from equity or fixed-income securities, investors should be aware that these funds may not be managed for tax efficiencies that investors may expect from some mutual fund products. For More...

What is an inverse mutual fund?
These funds are related to leveraged mutual funds in that they seek to provide an opposite or inverse return on a particular benchmark. Similar to leveraged mutual funds, this inverse return is provided on a daily basis, and investors should not expect the promised daily leverage of these returns to persist over periods longer than a day. Inverse mutual funds generate their returns through the use of derivative positions. Because derivatives are taxed differently from equity or fixed-income securities, investors should be aware that these funds may not be managed for tax efficiencies that investors may from some mutual fund products. For More...

Inverse and leveraged Funds are not suitable for all investors. They should only be utilized by investors who understand: the risks associated with the use of leverage, the consequences of seeking daily leveraged investment results, the risks of shorting, and intend to actively monitor and manage their investments.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

Before investing in a Mutual Fund, be sure to carefully consider the fund's objectives, risks, charges, and expenses. For a prospectus containing this and other important information, please click on the prospectus link. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.

*This list represents what Morningstar Associates believes to be the 'top pick' funds in each category, from the universe of no-load funds with minimums not above $10,000 and open to new investors available on TD Ameritrade's platform.

Diversification does not eliminate the risk of experiencing investment losses.

Risks of Core Equity Mutual Funds
Investing in equities (stocks) has principal risks associated with changes in company valuations (total worth) and related stock market performance. Please invest with care.

Risks of Core Bond Mutual Funds
Investing in bonds has principal risks associated with changes in interest rates and the risk of default, when an issuer will be unable to make income or principal payments. Please invest with care.

Risks of Growth Equity Mutual Funds
Investing in equities (stocks) has principal risks associated with changes in company valuations (total worth) and related stock market performance. Please invest with care.

Risks of Value Equity Mutual Funds
Investing in equities (stocks) has principal risks associated with changes in company valuations (total worth) and related stock market performance. Please invest with care.

Risks of Foreign Equity Mutual Funds
Investments in these funds involve special risks, including currency fluctuations and political and economic instability.

Risks of Taxable Fixed Income Mutual Funds
Investing in bonds has principal risks associated with changes in interest rates and the risk of default, when an issuer will be unable to make income or principal payments. Please invest with care.

Risks of Tax-Free Fixed Income Mutual Funds
Investing in bonds has principal risks associated with changes in interest rates and the risk of default, when an issuer will be unable to make income or principal payments. Please invest with care.

Risks of World Bond Mutual Funds
Investments in these funds involve special risks, including currency fluctuations and political and economic instability. Investing in bonds has principal risks associated with changes in interest rates and the risk of default, when an issuer will be unable to make income or principal payments. Please invest with care.

Risks of Alternative Investments Mutual Funds
Please note that alternative investment strategies are subject to greater volatility than investments in traditional securities. Investments may include derivative instruments, including options, futures, swaps, structured securities and other derivative instruments which may involve a high degree of financial risk. They may also invest in foreign securities, which may be more volatile than investments in U.S. securities and will be subject to fluctuation and sudden economic and political developments.

Risks of Country & Regional Funds Mutual Funds
Funds of this nature may experience increased volatility and pose unique political and currency risks.

Risks of Inflation-aware Investments Mutual Funds
Investing in bonds has principal risks associated with changes in interest rates and the risk of default, when an issuer will be unable to make income or principal payments. Investing in equities (stocks) has principal risks associated with changes in company valuations (total worth) and related stock market performance. Please invest with care.

Risks of Income-oriented Investments Mutual Funds
Investing in bonds has principal risks associated with changes in interest rates and the risk of default, when an issuer will be unable to make income or principal payments. Please invest with care.

Risks of All-In One Solution Mutual Funds
Investing in bonds has principal risks associated with changes in interest rates and the risk of default, when an issuer will be unable to make income or principal payments. Investing in equities (stocks) has principal risks associated with changes in company valuations (total worth) and related stock market performance. Please invest with care.

TD Ameritrade receives remuneration from fund companies, including those participating in its no-load, no-transaction-fee program, for record-keeping, shareholder services, and other administrative and distribution services. The amount of TD Ameritrade's remuneration for these services is based in part on the amount of investments in such funds by TD Ameritrade clients. No-transaction-fee funds and other funds offered through TD Ameritrade have other fees and expenses that apply to a continued investment in the fund and are described in the prospectus.

The Investment Profile report is for informational purposes only. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Returns will vary and shares may be worth more or less than their original cost when sold. The fund is not FDIC-insured, may lose value and is not guaranteed by a bank or other financial institution.

Research and planning tools are obtained by unaffiliated third party sources deemed reliable by TD Ameritrade. However, TD Ameritrade does not guarantee accuracy and completeness, and makes no warranties with respect to results to be obtained from their use.

Morningstar Associates, LLC is a registered investment advisor and wholly owned subsidiary of Morningstar, Inc. The mutual funds selected by Morningstar Associates for the Premier List have been derived from a universe of mutual funds made available through TD Ameritrade. Both the universe of mutual funds defined by TD Ameritrade and the Premier List are subject to change without notice. Particular mutual funds on the Premier List may not be appropriate investments for you under your circumstances, and there may be other mutual funds or investment options offered by TD Ameritrade that are more suitable. The information, data and opinions contained herein include proprietary information of Morningstar Associates and may not be copied or redistributed for any purpose. Morningstar Associates does not warrant this information to be accurate, complete or timely. Morningstar Associates is not responsible for any damages or losses arising from the use of this information. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The Morningstar name and logo are registered marks of Morningstar, Inc. Morningstar Associates is not affiliated with TD Ameritrade.

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