At JP Turner & Company, investing in the stock market is one of our specialties.

What should you consider when buying a stock from your JP Turner representative? First remember that stocks are securities that represent an ownership interest in a corporation.

There are three primary reasons investors may choose to incorporate long-term, quality stocks in their JP Turner portfolio:

Potentially Higher Returns: Over a longer period of time, stocks as a class have almost always provided higher returns than other investment alternatives. However, past performance does not guarantee future results.

Rising Income: Stocks offer the potential for rising income through dividend growth. Rising income helps protect investors against inflation.

Diversification: A diversified portfolio, consisting of stocks, bonds and other types of investments, can help reduce the overall volatility of the portfolio, compared to owning just one kind of security.

Individual stock holdings may carry a high degree of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Be sure that you are aware of all the risks, which will be explained to you by your JP Turner & Company representative.

To determine if stocks are suitable for your portfolio, please contact your local JP Turner investment representative.