But some portfolios that are 70 percent stocks and 30 percent bonds have dropped more.

At the start of 2003, the mix was 40 percent stocks, 60 percent bonds.

It had previously been 55 percent bonds and 45 percent stocks.

Fran coise has always said that she would sell her 12.5 percent stock only if the company remained in the family.

The offer is made up of 60 percent cash and 40 percent stock.

A. We think it is pretty traditional - 65 percent stocks, 35 percent bonds.

That would have the effect of making the acquisition a 60 percent stock and 40 percent cash deal.

As the end of the year approaches, that leaves the allocation at 70 percent stocks, 30 percent bonds.

So they are among the most conservative investors; only 5 percent own stock, compared with more than 25 percent of Americans.

Sure, but 90 percent stocks and no bonds?