Market Watch

May 25, 2012 @ 06:35 AM

Dow Jones Industrials 12,529.75+ 33.60
Dow Jones Transportation 5,108.40+ 41.15
Dow Jones Utilities 466.91+ 1.61
Nasdaq Composite 2,839.38- 10.74
Nasdaq 100 2,531.35- 15.73
S&P 500 1,320.68+ 1.82
S&P 100 601.40+ 0.85
S&P Mid-Cap 400 936.08+ 2.76
S&P Volatility Index 21.54- 0.79
NYSE Composite 7,552.35+ 11.45
AMEX Composite 2,225.93+ 8.06
10 Year Treasury Note 1.76+ 0.04
Wilshire 5000 13,807.25+ 17.70
PHLX Semiconductor Index 367.07- 5.26
OSX Oil Service Sector Index 207.83- 1.77

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www.davidbabcock.net

21 Years of Excellence, 1990 ~ Anniversary ~ 2011

In my continuing efforts to deliver exceptional service and build relationships, I launched this personal Web site.

This Web-based tool provides new resources & services to help further meet your financial goals. It is also a great way for us to stay in touch.

  K e y    f e a t u r e s     i n c l u d e :

• "Market Watch" functions & password-protected Portfolio Building tools.
• "Account & Policy Information" that provide access to your AXA Equitable Life products and AXA Advisors brokerage account information.
• "Annual Reviews" online that will help me keep up-to-date information about your ongoing financial circumstances.
• "Product Profile forms"  that allow you to request personalized information about specific financial products, to see how they might fit into your ongoing financial strategy.
• "Calculators"  to create “what if” financial scenarios.
• "E-seminars" are animated presentations that give you basic background and facts on today’s most talked about financial topics.
• Newsletters & Research Articles you can read on various financial topics, with new newsletters added every month.
• "Appointment Sign Up Form" to schedule a meeting to discuss your needs and concerns.
• "Contact Us" Form helps you communicate with me 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

When you visit my Web page, be sure to bookmark it for future reference.    I hope you take advantage of this new online resource.   If you have questions or suggestions, please call or e-mail me by using the “Contact Us” link on this Web site home page!   If you know of a family member, friend or colleague who might be interested in any of my Web site’s features, use the “Tell A Friend” link on my site to send them my URL. 

Sincerely yours,
David Babcock, LUTCF
President /Financial Professional

Newsletters

Are Consumers Holding the Keys to a Better Economy?

Consumer spending still accounts for about 70% of gross domestic product, but some government statistics suggest that consumers may have reduced spending drastically in recent years, especially on discretionary items. High unemployment, household debt, and a general lack of confidence can affect consumers' ability and willingness to spend.

New Opportunity Under the Federal Gift Tax

The 2010 Tax Relief Act raised the lifetime gift-tax exclusion to $5 million. This means it could be a good time to make the most of tax-free gift transfers. If so, it's important to understand the annual and lifetime gift exemption limits, as well as which gifts might not be subject to them.

Diving into Dividends

Dividends have traditionally been considered a source of income, but they also can be a powerful way to help build savings. A recent study found that dividends contributed 44% of S&P 500 total returns from 1930 through September 2010. This article explains how dividends work and the role that dividends could play in an investor's savings strategy.

Balancing Stability and Growth

An investor who is 2 or 3 decades from retirement could decide to be more aggressive in pursuing investment growth than someone approaching retirement. Even though investors address this by transitioning to a more conservative asset allocation, they still need to seek growth while balancing the desire for principal preservation. This article offers some factors to consider.

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Calculators

Capital Gains Taxes

Estimate short-term and long-term federal capital gains taxes

Cost of Retirement

Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.

Life Insurance

How much life insurance would you need to produce a sufficient income stream for your family?

IRA Eligibility

Use this calculator to determine whether you qualify for the different types of IRAs.

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Contact Info

Phone: (484) 686-6067

david.babcock @axa-advisors.com

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