American Association of Individual Investors (AAII) - Madison Subgroup of the Milwaukee Chapter

As the global economy grows what impacts will that have on your investments? What kind of opportunity will develop? What to watch for AND to watch OUT for. Come to our November 18, 2009 meeting to learn more.

Summary: How has globalization changed the investment environment? Lean more at our November 18 meeting. Peter Hanson, of Astor Capital Management will explain how globalization has impacted investing and why investing basics are more important now than ever. He will explore the difference in equity investing prior to the prevalence of a global economy and investing now. Peter will impart a solid understanding of how portfolio investing has changed over the last three decades and why it is imperative to diversify your portfolio.

Attend the November Meeting to learn:
- How the global economy affects your individual investment portfolio.
- What you can do to manage risk.
- How non-correlated assets complement your portfolio.
- What is happening around the world and how it affects investors in the U.S.
- How an investor may consider diversifying in this global economy.

Speaker's Biography: Mr. Hanson, a Managing Partner and Principal, has over 27 years experience in the financial services industry. Registered with the CFTC as an Associated Person and as an Associate Member of the NFA, his responsibilities include heading the Product Development Group, Strategic Marketing Group, Trading Risk & Research Group and Compliance, as well as general management of the Firm.

Prior to Astor Capital Management, Mr. Hanson was a Managing Director with ABN-AMRO, where he held several positions in the Global Markets Division including Senior Originator, Head of Corporate Sales for Foreign Exchange, Interest Rates, Commodities and Equities derivatives for The Americas and Head of Corporate Finance Risk Advisory for The Americas.

Meeting details:
Topic: Impact of Globalization on your Investments
Speaker: Peter Hanson, Astor Capital Management
When: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 6:00 PM
Check-in: Begins at 5:30 PM
Cost: No charge, free and open to the public
Where: Sequoya Branch of the Madison Public Library