Hildene also utilizes three return profiles for investment opportunities:

• PROFILE ONE – usually AAA-rated originally or similar non-deferrable security that has a very low probability of loss on the original invested amount and substantial gains are possible over time; usually comprising Risk Class I opportunities
  
  
• PROFILE TWO – contains measureable but limited risk of loss on the invested amount, but potential returns appropriately compensate for the additional risk being undertaken; usually comprising Risk Classes II and III opportunities
  
  
• PROFILE THREE – potential loss of the entire investment, but returns can be many multiples of the original purchase price; usually comprising Risk Classes IV and V opportunities