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This article was written by Southwest Airlines Spirit Magazine for the December 2007 issue. The information in this article is not guaranteed as to its accuracy or completeness. Information is current as of the date of this reprint and is subject to change. The content in this reprint is not reasonably sufficient upon which to base an investment decision and should not be considered a recommendation to purchase or sell any particular fund.

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