A Special Invitation…

We are delighted to extend our personal invitation to once again join a stellar faculty of investment experts and analysts on The Oxford Club's Grand Fall Foliage Cruise. We will be traveling October 19-29, 2008, aboard the #1 cruise ship in the world, the Crystal Symphony. As we sail, we’ll not only explore historic cities and enjoy the brilliant fall colors in the Northeast, but we’ll also delve deep into current markets in search of the most profitable opportunities for your portfolios.

Between charming ports of call, our faculty of international financial experts will share their insights, wisdom, and experience with you. They will discuss cutting-edge strategies for wealth management, uncovering promising sectors, international investment opportunities, and more, all while you’re enjoying the many shipboard amenities and legendary service that is the hallmark of Crystal Cruises.

This lineup of international investment experts, enrichment, and learning is not available anywhere else in the world. And—it is all at sea, in a unique environment of natural beauty, luxury, and relaxation. This promises to be a memorable adventure—one that we sincerely hope we can share together, so we hope you will join us.

Sincerely,

James Boxley Cooke, Chairman, The Oxford Club

Julia Guth, Executive Director, The Oxford Club

Meet & Learn – Gain valuable insights from top financial experts and fine-tune your investment strategies for a more profitable year ahead.

Network with Like-Minded Investors – Exchange ideas and build new relationships with fellow market enthusiasts.

The Best Investment Strategy for Shaky Markets

Options Strategies That REALLY Make You Money

KARIM RAHEMTULLA founder and investment director of Mt. Vernon Research, and founder and editor of The Income Trader: A Covered Call Strategy, The LEAPS Trader, and The Smart Profits Report, is one of the country’s foremost specialists in options trading. He is also an editor of Mt. Vernon Research’s Xcelerated Profits Report, a monthly newsletter devoted to using the safest stock and option strategies to reap great returns. Over the past three years, Karim’s covered options strategies have cashed in winners more than 70-75% of the time. Dubbed a “Market Maven” by CNBC, he also sits on the advisory panel for The Oxford Club and is a frequent contributor to The Oxford Club’s Communiqué.

What Is Driving the Secular Bull Market in Gold and Commodities

MARY ANNE ADEN is co-director of Aden Research and co-editor of The Aden Forecast, a monthly investment newsletter that specializes in the US stock market, mutual funds, US interest rates and bonds, the international stock and bond markets, and the foreign exchange and precious metals markets. Her work has been featured in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Money magazine, Barron’s, and The London Financial Times. She and her sister, Pamela, have appeared on CNBC business news and were featured in a major US television documentary entitled Women of the World, which featured women from around the world who have made important accomplishments in their respective fields.

What Is Driving the Secular Bull Market in Gold and Commodities

PAMELA ADEN is co-director of Aden Research and co-editor of The Aden Forecast, a monthly investment newsletter that specializes in the US stock market, mutual funds, US interest rates and bonds, the international stock and bond markets, and the foreign exchange and precious metals markets. Her work has been featured in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Money magazine, Barron’s, and The London Financial Times. She and her sister, Mary Anne, have appeared on CNBC business news and were featured in a major US television documentary entitled Women of the World, which featured women from around the world who have made important accomplishments in their respective fields.

How to Spot Hot Trends and Huge Gains in Biotech

MARC LICHTENFELD senior analyst for the Xcelerated Profits Report and Smart Profits Report, is a specialist in biotechnology. After starting out as a trader at Carlin Equities, he moved onto the contrarian Avalon Research Group as a senior analyst. He also obtained his NASD Series 86 & 87 licenses. At Weiss Research, he co-managed the Real Wealth Portfolio and beat the S&P 500 by 17% over a six-month period. Marc joined the team following a successful spell as senior columnist at TheStreet.com. A contrarian investor by nature, he loves to shoot holes in conventional thinking and take profits where nobody else is looking. His investment approach blends thorough fundamental research with the timing tools of technical analysis.

Searching the Sub-Prime Rubble for the 2008 Comeback Stocks

FLOYD BROWN advisory panelist for The Oxford Club, started investing when he was in high school, and made his first million before turning 30. He has become highly regarded as a contrarian investor and has been described as a “freebooter” by Time magazine. In the 1990s, he was CEO of a retail chain and wholesale company. He also started and sold high-tech and media companies, in addition to running two major nonprofits. Currently, he is the president and CEO of Excellentia, Inc., which specializes in the marketing of ideas. In addition to advising his clients, Floyd spends his time helping private investors spot trends, avoid Wall Street scams, and acquire value stocks.

How to Spot the Next Red-Hot China IPO

LOUIS BASENESE is the associate investment director of The Oxford Club. He also serves as editor of The Hot IPO Trader, Alpha Intelligence Alert, and The Takeover Trader. A veteran equities analyst and trader, Louis spent years with one of the country’s leading investment and brokerage firms as a top analyst and trading expert. He specializes in non-traditional investments such as hedge funds, managed futures, takeovers, IPOs, and various other alternative investments.

The Trillion-Dollar Secret China Isn't Sharing?

KEITH FITZ-GERALD is the investment director of The Money Map Report and contributing editor to Money Morning, a daily newswire service with over 45,000 readers, as well as editor of the New China Trader. He is a 20-year market veteran respected for his global perspective, experience, and the safety-first stability he brings to subscribers. He is a former professional trader and a licensed CTA advising qualified individuals and institutions in global futures trading and hedging. In addition, Keith is an associate of the Kenos Circle, a thinktank based in Vienna, Austria, dedicated to the identification of economic and financial trends using the science of complexity.

To request complete details, please call 888.684.7245 today.

Sunday, October 19, and Monday, October 20 Montréal, Canada (Overnight) Dubbed the “Paris of the North,” Montréal is the cultural capital of Canada, with old-world charm and a modern style all its own, from the Place d’Armes and its beautiful 18th-century buildings, to the ultra-modern downtown area. A mecca for outdoor enthusiasts, this island city has a mountain at its center and a tree for every two people.

Tuesday, October 21 Québec City, Canada Perched atop Cap Diamant, overlooking the St. Lawrence River, and nestled within fortress walls, Québec City was founded by French explorer Samuel de Champlain in 1608. Its cuisine, language, and traditions combine to make Québec a unique cradle of French civilization in North America.

Wednesday, October 22 and Thursday, October 23 Seminars-at-Sea Exercise your mind during thought-provoking seminar sessions while meeting like-minded people in a relaxed, but elegant atmosphere.

Friday, October 24 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Welcome to Halifax, capital of Nova Scotia, the most Scottish of all Canada’s great cities. You will fall in love with Halifax’s architectural blend of old and new. Explore the exquisitely restored Historic Properties waterfront shopping area or venture out to Peggy’s Cove, along the Lighthouse Route, for fresh lobster and dramatic scenic seascapes.

Saturday, October 25 Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada Seminars-at-Sea Stroll the pristine decks of the Crystal Symphony or relax and unwind in the luxurious, state-of-the-art spa with ocean views. After you’ve attended today’s seminars, learn to tango with a dance instructor or simply sip a cappuccino and watch the world float by.

Sunday, October 26 Bar Harbor, Maine The charming seaport town of Bar Harbor lies just off the craggy coast of Maine on Mount Desert Island. You can enjoy some of Maine’s most spectacular scenery, with vistas of emerald-green forests, rugged valleys, and an awe-inspiring shoreline, or stroll down the picturesque main street and visit the many inviting shops and galleries.

Monday, October 27 Boston, Massachusetts Boston is as modern as it is steeped in history. Scenically located along the waters of the Charles River and Boston Harbor, it has a compact, walkable city center, dotted with sites of historic interest dating back to colonial times. Superb shopping abounds and the sightseeing attractions are legendary.

Tuesday, October 28 Newport, Rhode Island The colonial sections of Newport boast many authentic historic buildings, some dating back to the 1600s. But most impressive of all, are the opulent mansions built at the turn of the last century by industrial tycoons along Ocean Drive and Bellevue Avenue. Fashioned after the palaces of Europe, families such as the Morgans, Astors, and Vanderbilts filled the interiors of these “cottages” lavishly with marble, alabaster, gilt, mosaics, and stained glass complemented by magnificent furnishings and fine tapestries.

Wednesday, October 29 Disembark in New York City Broadway, Times Square, the Empire State Building, Central Park, the Metropolitan Opera, and Carnegie Hall are just some of the celebrated landmarks this bustling city has to offer—not to mention cuisine from all over the world. New York’s famed Fifth Avenue offers world-class shopping, while Chinatown and Broadway showcase the exotic and eclectic. Stroll down Wall Street, take high tea at the Plaza Hotel, or explore some of the world’s greatest art museums. You can experience the best of everything in the city that never sleeps.

To request complete details, please call 888.684.7245 today.

To request complete details, please call 888.684.7245 today.

The participation of The Oxford Club/Mt. Vernon cruise is limited to the onboard educational seminars. The Oxford Club/Mt. Vernon and co-producer, InterShow, (the “Producers”) assume no responsibility or liability in connection with the services provided by Crystal Cruises. The Oxford Club/Mt. Vernon's reputation for meeting its professional obligations is distinguished, and they are very much looking forward to hosting you on this cruise, as are all their invited speakers. However, if they or any of their guest speakers are prevented, for reasons beyond their control, from speaking on this cruise, no claim can be processed against The Oxford Club/Mt. Vernon or InterShow. In the unlikely event that a speaker cancellation occurs, the cruise-ship sailing and other onboard seminars will still take place and pre-registered passengers are encouraged to maintain their plans. However, if you decide to cancel, Crystal Cruises' cancellation policy (see Cabin Rates page) will apply. Cruise participants may want to consider buying cancellation protection insurance. Speakers are subject to change without prior notice.

The Producers of this Cruise make available to the seminar attendee a variety of independent sources that offer trading and investment advice and related services and products. This forum provides a unique opportunity for the attendee to become informed about trading and investment choices, to hear respected market specialists, to question speakers, to observe, evaluate, and compare. The Producers do not offer, sponsor or promote, directly or indirectly, any investment, trade, trading or investment advice, or information on any product or service offered by speakers. Every trader and investor should consider all advice and all offerings of products and services on their own merits and for suitability to the individual’s personal needs and circumstances.

The Producers have no responsibility or liability for the advice, offerings, or other actions of speakers. Speakers are independent business people or entities not subject to the Producers? direction or control. The Producers have no standing and no means or processes by which we can adequately monitor or control a speaker’s oral or written representations. Accordingly, every investor or trader should undertake such due diligence investigation as he or she feels is necessary for any contemplated investment or trade. Nor can we investigate transactions by speakers or evaluate the merits of any dispute with a speaker. In these circumstances we suggest that if any dispute arises with a a speaker it should be pursued directly with the speaker and if the situation warrants use of any available remedy under appropriate law or regulations should be considered.

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As consideration for the producers granting your request to participate on the Cruise, you hereby agree that during the term of the Cruise, you will not distribute materials or solicit other Participants at the Cruise in connection with any investment product or service, or any product, service or activity similar in nature to any product, service or activity promoted by or conducted by the producers or by any Participants on the Cruise.

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