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THE QCRD Global Sustainability 100 PORTFOLIO

The QCRD Global Sustainability 100 Portfolio is based on the NASDAQ OMX index, and is an equal-weighted portfolio of mega-, large- and mid-cap firms that are leaders in reporting and results of environmental, social and governance metrics, based on CRD Analytics SmartView 360.   For the first time, via HIP Investor, you can add this managed account to your portfolio.

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The Original HIP 100 PORTFOLIO:
A Substitute for Your S&P 100 Allocation

PERFORMANCE of the HIP 100 Portfolio  (Net of Fees)
Figures are cumulative, not-annualized and unaudited

Timeframe HIP 100 S&P 100 HIP Over By:
Since Inception* + 27.11% + 24.59% +2.52%
First Year** + 13.41% + 9.37% +4.04%
2010 Year*** + 12.69% +10.88% +1.81%
2011 Y-T-D *** -   1.25% +  0.12% - 1.37%




* Cumulative since HIP 100′s inception date of 7/30/2009 until 10/31/2011.  ** First year performance is 7/30/2009 to 7/31/2010. *** Calendar year ending 2010, as of 12/31/2010; year-to-date 2011 ending 10/31/2011. **** Fees allocated to month but collected quarterly in advance.

Actual net-of-fees results since inception of the model HIP 100 Portfolio and the S&P 100 indexed portfolio.  Percentages include reinvested dividends and stock splits, and each deducts fees and trading costs quarterly based on a $100,000 beginning balance at the inception date. Past results are not indicative of future performance.

Disclosure and Assumptions: The HIP Portfolio results represent the results of actual trading since inception by means of the application of a model, assuming a $100,000 beginning portfolio. Client results may differ depending on the size of account, timing of trading and reinvestment of dividends.  There are inherent limitations of showing composite portfolio performance based on model results. Unlike actual client-performance records (which can vary by client), model results cannot accurately reflect the effect of material economic or market factors on the price of the securities, and therefore, results may be over or under-stated due to the impact of these factors. Since model results do not represent actual client-specific trading and may not accurately reflect the impact of material economic and market factors, it is unknown what effect these factors might have had on HIP’s decision making if HIP Investor were actually reporting client portfolios. During the period for which model results are shown, securities of U.S. companies have generally been rising, and the model returns are partly a function of this market environment. If this environment were to change materially, the model results portrayed by HIP would, in all likelihood, reflect results different from those portrayed.

The HIP 100 and S&P 100 results include reinvested dividends or interest, and results are net-of-fees as a client would have paid to HIP on a quarterly basis in advance for advisory fees and brokerage costs. During the period for which model results are shown, HIP has maintained the same investment strategies and advisory services as those that HIP  offers to clients. There is potential for loss as well as for profits. It should not be assumed that the recommendations made in the future will be profitable or will equal the performance of the securities in the portfolio. The S&P index is shown as a general market indicator and is not available for direct investment. Tax consequences have not been considered. Investments are managed by HIP Investor Inc as the investment adviser via separately managed accounts at FOLIOfn or at Charles Schwab Institutional. This is not an offer of securities.

NASDAQ®, OMX®, NASDAQ OMX®, and NASDAQ OMX CRD Global SustainabilitySM Index, are registered trademarks, trade names and service marks of The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (which with its affiliates is referred to as the “Corporations”) and are licensed for use by HIP Investor Inc. The Product/Portfolio(s) have not been passed on by the Corporations as to their legality or suitability.  The Product/Portfolio(s) are not issued, endorsed, sold, or promoted by the Corporations.  The Corporations make no warranties and bear no liability with respect to the product/portfolio(s).

Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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[In The News] HIP Commentary: Cleantech Innovators Exist In S&P 500

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HIP Commentary in Sustainable Industries

“Cleantech Grows In the Investor Community”

Where are the opportunities for an investor seeking “clean-tech” innovations? They may already be in an investor’s portfolio today – including GE, Honeywell, and Caterpillar.   These and other S&P 500 companies are generating top-line revenue from products that are more efficient in energy, water and waste.   Many of these products are also profitable, generating shareholder value.

Read HIP CEO R. Paul Herman’s commentary in Sustainable Industries magazine and learn how S&P 500 companies are becoming more HIP (Human Impact + Profit) and portfolio choices for investors.

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Is Big Oil HIP Enough for Your Portfolio?

Is Big Oil HIP Enough for Your Portfolio?

The top 30 energy companies are worth 6% of all global stock-market value, and the top 10 by revenue equal $1.8 trillion in shareholder value. But what share of Big Oil’s products deliver positive human, social or environmental benefit? Who are the leaders and the laggards? Find out more at www.fastcompany.com to see which energy stocks should be in your portfolio (and where you should fill up your tank).

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