Equipment Leasing

Diversification in multiple asset classes is a proven investment strategy when building a portfolio and can help manage overall portfolio risk. One alternative investment class that can diversify a portfolio beyond stocks and bonds is equipment leasing. Equipment leasing programs can provide investors with potential regular cash distributions, a hedge against inflation and a variety of tax advantages.

Businesses of all sizes often lease the equipment they need instead of buying for many reasons. Leasing can help companies preserve capital and free up cash for operating requirements. Leasing can also help companies manage their tax liabilities because of the deductibility of lease payments. Finally, leasing can help companies align their revenues and expenses giving them better control of earnings.

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Some of the potential benefits of an investment into an equipment
leasing program:

Diversification of equipment type and industry sector
Potential regular, tax-advantaged cash distributions
Potential hedge against inflation
Access to a unique investment class that can help diversify your overall portfolio

Risks inherent in this type of investment include, but are not limited to:

Lessee defaults on the lease payments
Risk of leverage
General market or economic conditions
Redemption at more or less than the original amount invested
Lack of liquidity - no public trading market

*Source - Equipment Leasing and Finance Association, 2006 Annual Report

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