Putnam Allstate Advisor Preferred
Putnam Growth Opportunities Subaccount
The subaccount seeks capital appreciation.
- Highlights
- Performance
- Holdings
- Expenses
Fund Description
The subaccount invests in large U.S. companies with strong revenue and earnings growth prospects. Members of the management team target established companies that are believed to be leaders in their industries with the potential to grow rapidly. The fund's portfolio typically includes world-renowned businesses whose size and scale give them a competitive advantage.
Sales Story
Seeking to harness the growth potential of large U.S. companiesA large-company focus: The fund invests in large U.S. companies, targeting those with a competitive edge in markets around the world and the potential to produce strong profits.A rigorous process: The fund's manager uses rigorous fundamental investment research to find opportunities and manage risk.A focus on quality: The manager seeks companies with solid management, sound financials, and products or services that are benefiting from growing demand.
Daily Pricing as of 09/29/16
| with optional enhanced death benefits | ||
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| Unit Value | $7.756721 | $7.564649 |
| Unit Value Change | -0.071336 | -0.069601 |
‡ Lipper Ranking as of 08/31/16
Category: Large-Cap Growth Funds
| Percentile ranking | Rank/Funds in category | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 yrs. | 47% | 72/154 |
| 1 yr. | 39% | 80/207 |
| 3 yrs. | 52% | 105/204 |
| 5 yrs. | 36% | 71/197 |
This fund concentrates its assets in fewer stocks, which can affect your fund's performance. Variable annuities are long-term investments designed for retirement purposes. Withdrawals prior to age 59 1/2 may be subject to a 10% IRS penalty.Growth investing targets companies with above-average earnings that may be subject to price volatility if earnings expectations are not met.You can lose money by investing in a fund. Any given fund may not achieve its goal, and is not intended as a complete investment program. All funds have risk. The value and/or returns of a portfolio will fluctuate with market conditions. You may have more or less than the original amount invested when you redeem your shares.
‡ Lipper is an industry research firm whose rankings are based on total return performance, vary over time, and do not reflect the effects of sales charges. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Performance as of 06/30/16
| Annualized Performance | Last Quarter | Year to Date |
1 yr. | 3 yrs. | 5 yrs. | 10 yrs. | Life of subaccount |
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| Restated performance | |||||||
| Unit Value | 0.57% | -1.88% | -3.78% | 9.87% | 8.79% | 5.86% | -1.97% |
| Standardized | -1.43% | -3.84% | -5.70% | 9.87% | 8.79% | 5.86% | -1.97% |
| With optional enhanced death benefit | |||||||
| Unit Value | 0.53% | -1.95% | -3.92% | 9.70% | 8.62% | 5.70% | -2.11% |
| Standardized | -1.47% | -3.92% | -5.85% | 9.70% | 8.62% | 5.70% | -2.11% |
| Actual performance | |||||||
| Unit Value | 0.57% | -1.88% | -3.78% | 9.87% | 8.79% | 5.86% | -1.27% |
| Standardized | -1.43% | -3.84% | -5.70% | 9.87% | 8.79% | 5.86% | -1.27% |
| With optional enhanced death benefit | |||||||
| Unit Value | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Standardized | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Cumulative Performance | Last Quarter | Year to Date |
1 yr. | 3 yrs. | 5 yrs. | 10 yrs. | Life of subaccount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restated performance | |||||||
| Unit Value | 0.57% | -1.88% | -3.78% | 32.63% | 52.39% | 76.76% | -27.81% |
| Standardized | -1.43% | -3.84% | -5.70% | 32.63% | 52.39% | 76.76% | -27.81% |
| With optional enhanced death benefit | |||||||
| Unit Value | 0.53% | -1.95% | -3.92% | 32.02% | 51.23% | 74.08% | -29.58% |
| Standardized | -1.47% | -3.92% | -5.85% | 32.02% | 51.23% | 74.08% | -29.58% |
| Actual performance | |||||||
| Unit Value | 0.57% | -1.88% | -3.78% | 32.63% | 52.39% | 76.76% | -18.56% |
| Standardized | -1.43% | -3.84% | -5.70% | 32.63% | 52.39% | 76.76% | -18.56% |
| With optional enhanced death benefit | |||||||
| Unit Value | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Standardized | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Annual Performance at NAV
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.77% | 3.66% | -38.71% | 38.53% | 15.38% | -5.70% | 15.62% | 33.89% | 12.04% | -0.64% |
| With optional enhanced death benefit | |||||||||
| 6.61% | 3.50% | -38.81% | 38.32% | 15.20% | -5.85% | 15.44% | 33.69% | 11.86% | -0.79% |
Restated performance
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Unit values and performance information shown apply to the specific annuity product listed, not the underlying Putnam Variable Trust fund. This information should not be used by investors who hold an interest in Putnam Variable Trust funds through a different annuity or other variable product. The unit values and performance of other variable products that offer Putnam Variable Trust funds may be higher or lower due to product charges and expenses or other factors.
Data is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. More recent returns may be less or more than those shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and you may have a gain or a loss when you sell your units.
Returns shown for the subaccounts for periods before their inception are derived from the historical performance of the underlying fund, adjusted to reflect the mortality, expense risk, and surrender charges applicable to this product and do not factor in the annual $30 contract maintenance fee. Additional riders and options for insurance-related charges will increase expenses and lower returns. Please see the prospectus for details. For a portion of the period, subaccounts may have limited expenses, without which returns would have been lower.
Variable annuities are long-term investments designed for retirement purposes. Putnam Hartford products are flexible-premium variable annuities issued by Hartford Life and Annuity Insurance Company, Simsbury, CT.
Putnam Allstate variable annuities are flexible-premium deferred variable annuities issued by Allstate Life Insurance Company (Allstate Life); underwritten by Allstate Distributors, L.L.C., both of Northbrook, IL; and sold through registered representatives or bank employees who are licensed insurance agents. Please check for availability in your specific state.
These policies have limitations and are sold by prospectus only. The prospectus contains details on the variable annuity, the subaccounts, contract features, fees, expenses, and other pertinent information.
Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of a fund before investing. For a prospectus containing this and other information for any variable annuity or variable life product that invests in Putnam Variable Trust funds, contact your financial advisor for a contract prospectus and prospectus for the underlying funds. You may also call Hartford at 1-800-521-0538 or Allstate at 1-800-390-1277. Read the prospectuses carefully before investing.For the most recent month-end performance, please call Hartford at 1-800-521-0538 or Allstate at 1-800-390-1277.
Recent performance benefitted from receipt of an Enron Class Action Settlement pertaining to investments made prior to 2002.
Top 10 holdings as of 08/31/16
| Alphabet | 7.03% |
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| Amazon.Com | 5.55% |
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| Visa | 4.33% |
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| Apple | 3.34% |
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| Microsoft Corp | 2.64% |
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| Celgene Corp | 2.62% |
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| Northrop Grumman Corp | 2.50% |
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| Union Pacific Corp | 2.34% |
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| Tyco International | 2.21% |
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| Top 10 holdings, total: | 36.92% |
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Equity Holdings as of 06/30/16
| AMAZON.COM INC | 5.27% |
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| FACEBOOK INC-A | 4.35% |
| VISA INC-CLASS A SHARES | 4.07% |
| ALPHABET INC-CL C | 4.00% |
| APPLE INC | 3.89% |
| NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP | 2.74% |
| ALPHABET INC-CL A | 2.69% |
| CELGENE CORP | 2.56% |
| MICROSOFT CORP | 2.08% |
| UNION PACIFIC CORP | 2.05% |
| HOME DEPOT INC | 1.94% |
| SALESFORCE.COM INC | 1.92% |
| TYCO INTERNATIONAL PLC | 1.87% |
| ALLERGAN PLC | 1.74% |
| WALGREENS BOOTS ALLIANCE INC | 1.49% |
| AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC | 1.48% |
| CR BARD INC | 1.46% |
| HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC | 1.43% |
| AMERICAN TOWER CORP | 1.33% |
| BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO | 1.32% |
| DANAHER CORP | 1.29% |
| ELECTRONIC ARTS INC | 1.29% |
| PEPSICO INC | 1.27% |
| BIOGEN INC | 1.26% |
| EOG RESOURCES INC | 1.23% |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP | 1.06% |
| BECTON DICKINSON AND CO | 1.04% |
| BROADCOM LTD | 1.04% |
| FIDELITY NATIONAL INFO SERV | 1.03% |
| APPLIED MATERIALS INC | 1.02% |
| LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT IN | 1.02% |
| TJX COMPANIES INC | 1.02% |
| CVS HEALTH CORP | 1.01% |
| RAYTHEON COMPANY | 1.01% |
| DOLLAR GENERAL CORP | 0.96% |
| PIONEER NAT RES CO | 0.95% |
| YUM BRANDS INC | 0.95% |
| PRICELINE GROUP INC/THE | 0.94% |
| SYMRISE AG | 0.88% |
| NIKE INC -CL B | 0.87% |
| COOPER COS INC/THE | 0.84% |
| ADOBE SYSTEMS INC | 0.83% |
| ANHEUSER-BUSCH INBEV-SPN ADR | 0.83% |
| ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORP | 0.82% |
| INTUITIVE SURGICAL INC | 0.79% |
| SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO/THE | 0.77% |
| TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR-SP ADR | 0.77% |
| HILTON WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS IN | 0.76% |
| ELI LILLY & CO | 0.73% |
| EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE CO | 0.72% |
| MONSTER BEVERAGE CORP | 0.72% |
| AMGEN INC | 0.69% |
| PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL | 0.68% |
| GAMING AND LEISURE PROPERTIE | 0.67% |
| LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS INC | 0.64% |
| TIME WARNER INC | 0.64% |
| ALBEMARLE CORP | 0.61% |
| SCHWAB (CHARLES) CORP | 0.59% |
| GILEAD SCIENCES INC | 0.58% |
| ADVANCE AUTO PARTS | 0.57% |
| FIRST REPUBLIC BANK/CA | 0.54% |
| DU PONT (E.I.) DE NEMOURS | 0.53% |
| MEDIVATION INC | 0.51% |
| RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERN | 0.51% |
| INGEVITY CORP | 0.50% |
| RANGE RESOURCES CORP | 0.49% |
| SHOPIFY INC - CLASS A | 0.49% |
| COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP | 0.47% |
| NETFLIX INC | 0.47% |
| VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 0.47% |
| GODADDY INC - CLASS A | 0.44% |
| MONSANTO CO | 0.44% |
| PRUDENTIAL PLC | 0.44% |
| KKR & CO LP | 0.42% |
| SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL | 0.42% |
| MORGAN STANLEY | 0.41% |
| FORTUNE BRANDS HOME & SECURI | 0.40% |
| GULFPORT ENERGY CORP | 0.36% |
| NXP SEMICONDUCTORS NV | 0.35% |
| SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD | 0.35% |
| LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDING | 0.34% |
| MANITOWOC FOODSERVICE IN | 0.34% |
| JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS PLC | 0.33% |
| NVIDIA CORP | 0.33% |
| EQUIFAX INC | 0.31% |
| T-MOBILE US INC | 0.31% |
| CHEMTURA CORP | 0.30% |
| SERVICENOW INC | 0.30% |
| ASSOCIATED BRITISH FOODS PLC | 0.29% |
| CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC | 0.29% |
| DEXCOM INC | 0.29% |
| EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORP | 0.27% |
| DISH NETWORK CORP-A | 0.26% |
| GENMARK DIAGNOSTICS INC | 0.17% |
| DELIVERY HERO HOLDIN P/P | 0.14% |
| LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT COR | 0.04% |
| GLOBAL FASHION HOLDI P/P | 0.01% |
| CITIGROUP INC-CW19 | 0.00% |
| FABFURNISH GMBH P/P | 0.00% |
| LIBERTY GLOBAL PLC LILAC - A | 0.00% |
| NEURALSTEM INC SERIES J COMMON STOCK PURCHASE WARRANT | 0.00% |
| NEW BIGFOOT OTHER AS P/P | 0.00% |
| NEW MIDDLE EAST OTHE P/P | 0.00% |
Full Portfolio Holdings as of 06/30/16
| AMAZON.COM INC | 5.27% |
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| FACEBOOK INC-A | 4.35% |
| VISA INC-CLASS A SHARES | 4.07% |
| ALPHABET INC-CL C | 4.00% |
| APPLE INC | 3.89% |
| NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP | 2.74% |
| ALPHABET INC-CL A | 2.69% |
| CELGENE CORP | 2.56% |
| MICROSOFT CORP | 2.08% |
| UNION PACIFIC CORP | 2.05% |
| HOME DEPOT INC | 1.94% |
| SALESFORCE.COM INC | 1.92% |
| TYCO INTERNATIONAL PLC | 1.87% |
| ALLERGAN PLC | 1.74% |
| WALGREENS BOOTS ALLIANCE INC | 1.49% |
| AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC | 1.48% |
| CR BARD INC | 1.46% |
| HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC | 1.43% |
| AMERICAN TOWER CORP | 1.33% |
| BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO | 1.32% |
| DANAHER CORP | 1.29% |
| ELECTRONIC ARTS INC | 1.29% |
| PEPSICO INC | 1.27% |
| BIOGEN INC | 1.26% |
| EOG RESOURCES INC | 1.23% |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP | 1.06% |
| BECTON DICKINSON AND CO | 1.04% |
| BROADCOM LTD | 1.04% |
| FIDELITY NATIONAL INFO SERV | 1.03% |
| APPLIED MATERIALS INC | 1.02% |
| LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT IN | 1.02% |
| TJX COMPANIES INC | 1.02% |
| CVS HEALTH CORP | 1.01% |
| RAYTHEON COMPANY | 1.01% |
| DOLLAR GENERAL CORP | 0.96% |
| PIONEER NAT RES CO | 0.95% |
| YUM BRANDS INC | 0.95% |
| PRICELINE GROUP INC/THE | 0.94% |
| SYMRISE AG | 0.88% |
| NIKE INC -CL B | 0.87% |
| COOPER COS INC/THE | 0.84% |
| ADOBE SYSTEMS INC | 0.83% |
| ANHEUSER-BUSCH INBEV-SPN ADR | 0.83% |
| ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORP | 0.82% |
| INTUITIVE SURGICAL INC | 0.79% |
| SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO/THE | 0.77% |
| TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR-SP ADR | 0.77% |
| HILTON WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS IN | 0.76% |
| ELI LILLY & CO | 0.73% |
| EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE CO | 0.72% |
| MONSTER BEVERAGE CORP | 0.72% |
| AMGEN INC | 0.69% |
| PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL | 0.68% |
| GAMING AND LEISURE PROPERTIE | 0.67% |
| LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS INC | 0.64% |
| TIME WARNER INC | 0.64% |
| ALBEMARLE CORP | 0.61% |
| SCHWAB (CHARLES) CORP | 0.59% |
| GILEAD SCIENCES INC | 0.58% |
| ADVANCE AUTO PARTS | 0.57% |
| FIRST REPUBLIC BANK/CA | 0.54% |
| DU PONT (E.I.) DE NEMOURS | 0.53% |
| MEDIVATION INC | 0.51% |
| RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERN | 0.51% |
| INGEVITY CORP | 0.50% |
| RANGE RESOURCES CORP | 0.49% |
| SHOPIFY INC - CLASS A | 0.49% |
| COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP | 0.47% |
| NETFLIX INC | 0.47% |
| VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 0.47% |
| GODADDY INC - CLASS A | 0.44% |
| MONSANTO CO | 0.44% |
| PRUDENTIAL PLC | 0.44% |
| KKR & CO LP | 0.42% |
| SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL | 0.42% |
| MORGAN STANLEY | 0.41% |
| FORTUNE BRANDS HOME & SECURI | 0.40% |
| GULFPORT ENERGY CORP | 0.36% |
| NXP SEMICONDUCTORS NV | 0.35% |
| SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD | 0.35% |
| LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDING | 0.34% |
| MANITOWOC FOODSERVICE IN | 0.34% |
| JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS PLC | 0.33% |
| NVIDIA CORP | 0.33% |
| EQUIFAX INC | 0.31% |
| T-MOBILE US INC | 0.31% |
| CHEMTURA CORP | 0.30% |
| SERVICENOW INC | 0.30% |
| ASSOCIATED BRITISH FOODS PLC | 0.29% |
| CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC | 0.29% |
| DEXCOM INC | 0.29% |
| EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORP | 0.27% |
| DISH NETWORK CORP-A | 0.26% |
| JPCMPNET R USL3M P 04/17/17 JP | 0.24% |
| TAIWAN DOLLAR CALL ACCOUNT | 0.18% |
| GENMARK DIAGNOSTICS INC | 0.17% |
| DELIVERY HERO HOLDIN P/P | 0.14% |
| GREE ELECTRIC 144A/REGS WARRANT 7/24/2017 | 0.04% |
| LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT COR | 0.04% |
| GLOBAL FASHION HOLDI P/P | 0.01% |
| CANADIAN DOLLAR ACCOUNT | 0.00% |
| CITIGROUP INC-CW19 | 0.00% |
| EUR/USD 09/21/2016 JPMCB | 0.00% |
| EUR/USD 09/21/2016 SSBT | 0.00% |
| EUR/USD 09/21/2016 UBS | 0.00% |
| FABFURNISH GMBH P/P | 0.00% |
| KOREAN WON CALL ACCOUNT | 0.00% |
| LIBERTY GLOBAL PLC LILAC - A | 0.00% |
| NEURALSTEM INC SERIES J COMMON STOCK PURCHASE WARRANT | 0.00% |
| NEW BIGFOOT OTHER AS P/P | 0.00% |
| NEW MIDDLE EAST OTHE P/P | 0.00% |
| POUND STERLING CALL ACCOUNT | 0.00% |
Prior top 10 holdings
| Top 10 holdings as of 08/31/16 | |
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| 1: Alphabet | 7.03% |
| 2: Amazon.Com | 5.55% |
| 3: Facebook | 4.36% |
| 4: Visa | 4.33% |
| 5: Apple | 3.34% |
| 6: Microsoft Corp | 2.64% |
| 7: Celgene Corp | 2.62% |
| 8: Northrop Grumman Corp | 2.50% |
| 9: Union Pacific Corp | 2.34% |
| 10: Tyco International | 2.21% |
| Holdings represent 36.92% of portfolio | |
| Top 10 holdings as of 07/31/16 | |
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| 1: Alphabet | 7.07% |
| 2: Amazon.Com | 5.49% |
| 3: Facebook | 4.30% |
| 4: Visa | 4.19% |
| 5: Apple | 3.29% |
| 6: Celgene Corp | 2.77% |
| 7: Northrop Grumman Corp | 2.56% |
| 8: Microsoft Corp | 2.45% |
| 9: Tyco International | 2.31% |
| 10: Home Depot The | 2.26% |
| Holdings represent 36.69% of portfolio | |
| Top 10 holdings as of 06/30/16 | |
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| 1: Alphabet | 6.69% |
| 2: Amazon.Com | 5.27% |
| 3: Facebook | 4.35% |
| 4: Visa | 4.07% |
| 5: Apple | 3.89% |
| 6: Northrop Grumman Corp | 2.74% |
| 7: Celgene Corp | 2.56% |
| 8: Microsoft Corp | 2.08% |
| 9: Union Pacific Corp | 2.05% |
| 10: Home Depot The | 1.94% |
| Holdings represent 35.64% of portfolio | |
| Top 10 holdings as of 05/31/16 | |
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| 1: Alphabet | 7.00% |
| 2: Amazon.Com | 5.24% |
| 3: Facebook | 4.45% |
| 4: Visa | 4.09% |
| 5: Apple | 3.99% |
| 6: Northrop Grumman Corp | 2.58% |
| 7: Celgene Corp | 2.54% |
| 8: Microsoft Corp | 2.11% |
| 9: Salesforce.Com | 1.99% |
| 10: Union Pacific Corp | 1.95% |
| Holdings represent 35.94% of portfolio | |
Portfolio Composition as of 08/31/16
| Common stock | 98.07% |
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| Cash and net other assets | 1.93% |
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Portfolio characteristics will vary over time. The unclassified sector (where applicable) includes exchange traded funds and other securities not able to be classified by sector.
This fund concentrates its assets in fewer stocks, which can affect your fund's performance. Variable annuities are long-term investments designed for retirement purposes. Withdrawals prior to age 59 1/2 may be subject to a 10% IRS penalty. Growth investing targets companies with above-average earnings that may be subject to price volatility if earnings expectations are not met.
You can lose money by investing in a fund. Any given fund may not achieve its goal, and is not intended as a complete investment program. All funds have risk. The value and/or returns of a portfolio will fluctuate with market conditions. You may have more or less than the original amount invested when you redeem your shares.
Sales Charges/Fees
| Breakpoint | Sales Charge | Dealer Allowance | CDSC Liab |
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| $0 - $0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | N |
This fund concentrates its assets in fewer stocks, which can affect your fund's performance. Variable annuities are long-term investments designed for retirement purposes. Withdrawals prior to age 59 1/2 may be subject to a 10% IRS penalty.Growth investing targets companies with above-average earnings that may be subject to price volatility if earnings expectations are not met.You can lose money by investing in a fund. Any given fund may not achieve its goal, and is not intended as a complete investment program. All funds have risk. The value and/or returns of a portfolio will fluctuate with market conditions. You may have more or less than the original amount invested when you redeem your shares.
‡ Lipper is an industry research firm whose rankings are based on total return performance, vary over time, and do not reflect the effects of sales charges. Past performance is not indicative of future results.