Are You Losing the Race Against Inflation?
Ford broke the 1,000,000 Mustang mark in 1966—18 months
after its introduction—when the cost of a ‘66 standard coupe was
$2,416.1 At that time, $100,000 invested in a six-month CD would
have provided you with $5,462 in income—more than enough
to buy two Mustangs.2 Unfortunately, the income on the same
$100,000 CD today would only provide you with enough income
to pay for a spare tire kit for your cherished Mustang.
Fear of market volatility can make seemingly safe investment
options appear alluring. The downside of playing it “safe,”
however, is that you may actually be losing money by putting
your assets in investment vehicles that don’t keep pace with
inflation. The end result for you could be a loss in purchasing
power.
Year
CD Rate
CD Income
MSRP Ford
Mustang
1966
5.46%2
$5,462
$2,4161
2 Ford
Mustangs
($4,832)1
1986
6.99%3
$6,990
$7,4201
Almost 1 Ford
Mustang
($7,420)1
2006
5.13%
$5,127
$19,410
A performance
pack for your
Ford Mustang
($5,000)5
$25,0456
A spare tire
kit for your
Ford Mustang
($255)7
2016
3
0.27%3
$275
4
Your CD Income Could Buy...
CDs are insured by the FDIC, offer a fixed rate of return, and are generally designed for short-term savings needs. The principal value
and investment return of investment securities (including mutual funds) are subject to risk, will fluctuate with changes in market
conditions, are generally considered long-term investments, and are not suitable for all investors.
Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of Hartford Funds before
investing. This and other information can be found in the prospectus and summary prospectus, which can be obtained by
calling 888-843-7824 (retail) or 800-279-1541 (institutional). Investors should read them carefully before they invest.
1
themustangsource.com/timeline, retrieved 3/17
6-Month Certificate of Deposit: Federal Reserve, 2/17
3
Citi Certificate Of Deposit 6 Mon USD
4
Ford Mustang V-6, caranddriver.com/reviews/ford-mustang-v-6-short-take-road-test, 2/05
5
Aftermarket Performance Parts, mustangandfords.com/parts/mmfp-0702-late-model-mustang-performance-packs, retrieved 3/17
6
caranddriver.com/ford/mustang/pricing/trims (2016 Mustang 2dr Fastback V6), retrieved 3/17
7
accessories.ford.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=spare+tire+kit, retrieved 3/17
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