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529 Equity Class A
Quarterly Performance Update PDF
PRICES AND YTD RETURNS   AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (%)
PUV as of
03/12/2010
 		YTD as of
03/11/2010
 		  Month Ending
02/28/2010
 Quarter Ending
12/31/2009
   
Columbia Acorn 529 Portfolio - Inception Date: 05/12/2003  
PUV$ PUV$
Change
 PUV%
Change
 YTD
Cumulative
   1 Year 3 Year   5 Year 10 Year Since
Inception
20.06 Up 0.02 Up 0.10 6.20 PUV 64.86 -4.12   2.94 n/a 9.72
        POP 55.33 -5.99   1.73 n/a 8.77
Expense Ratios*: Gross 1.29% Net 1.29%
Columbia Acorn Select 529 Portfolio - Inception Date: 05/12/2003  
PUV$ PUV$
Change
 PUV%
Change
 YTD
Cumulative
   1 Year 3 Year   5 Year 10 Year Since
Inception
17.98 Down -0.01 Down -0.06 7.40 PUV 90.29 -4.34   5.01 n/a 8.15
        POP 79.28 -6.22   3.78 n/a 7.22
Expense Ratios*: Gross 1.51% Net 1.51%
Columbia Acorn USA 529 Portfolio - Inception Date: 05/12/2003  
PUV$ PUV$
Change
 PUV%
Change
 YTD
Cumulative
   1 Year 3 Year   5 Year 10 Year Since
Inception
17.89 Down -0.01 Down -0.06 6.42 PUV 67.34 -5.39   0.78 n/a 7.73
        POP 57.64 -7.24   -0.40 n/a 6.80
Expense Ratios*: Gross 1.53% Net 1.53%
Columbia Aggressive Growth 529 Portfolio - Inception Date: 05/12/2003  
PUV$ PUV$
Change
 PUV%
Change
 YTD
Cumulative
   1 Year 3 Year   5 Year 10 Year Since
Inception
14.00 Up 0.04 Up 0.29 3.41 PUV 51.89 -6.27   0.12 n/a 4.27
        POP 43.21 -8.09   -1.06 n/a 3.36
Expense Ratios*: Gross 1.36% Net 1.36%
Columbia Balanced 529 Portfolio - Inception Date: 05/12/2003  
PUV$ PUV$
Change
 PUV%
Change
 YTD
Cumulative
   1 Year 3 Year   5 Year 10 Year Since
Inception
13.74 Up 0.03 Up 0.22 2.47 PUV 32.41 0.25   2.73 n/a 4.39
        POP 24.77 -1.71   1.53 n/a 3.49
Expense Ratios*: Gross 1.22% Net 1.22%
Columbia Growth 529 Portfolio - Inception Date: 05/12/2003  
PUV$ PUV$
Change
 PUV%
Change
 YTD
Cumulative
   1 Year 3 Year   5 Year 10 Year Since
Inception
14.11 Up 0.03 Up 0.21 3.07 PUV 46.16 -3.91   1.15 n/a 4.53
        POP 37.82 -5.79   -0.04 n/a 3.62
Expense Ratios*: Gross 1.33% Net 1.33%
Columbia Growth Stock 529 Portfolio - Inception Date: 05/12/2003  
PUV$ PUV$
Change
 PUV%
Change
 YTD
Cumulative
   1 Year 3 Year   5 Year 10 Year Since
Inception
11.36 Up 0.01 Up 0.09 3.09 PUV 49.45 -3.57   -0.56 n/a 1.21
        POP 40.91 -5.46   -1.73 n/a 0.33
Expense Ratios*: Gross 1.30% Net 1.30%
Columbia Large Cap Value 529 Portfolio - Inception Date: 05/12/2003  
PUV$ PUV$
Change
 PUV%
Change
 YTD
Cumulative
   1 Year 3 Year   5 Year 10 Year Since
Inception
13.55 Up 0.05 Up 0.37 3.29 PUV 45.16 -8.42   -1.24 n/a 3.80
        POP 36.84 -10.20   -2.41 n/a 2.90
Expense Ratios*: Gross 1.31% Net 1.31%
Columbia Mid Cap Growth 529 Portfolio - Inception Date: 05/12/2003  
PUV$ PUV$
Change
 PUV%
Change
 YTD
Cumulative
   1 Year 3 Year   5 Year 10 Year Since
Inception
16.96 Up 0.02 Up 0.12 5.81 PUV 58.83 -2.49   4.19 n/a 7.16
        POP 49.77 -4.39   2.96 n/a 6.23
Expense Ratios*: Gross 1.47% Net 1.47%
Columbia Mid Cap Value 529 Portfolio - Inception Date: 05/12/2003  
PUV$ PUV$
Change
 PUV%
Change
 YTD
Cumulative
   1 Year 3 Year   5 Year 10 Year Since
Inception
16.13 Up 0.02 Up 0.12 6.48 PUV 63.77 -7.41   1.15 n/a 6.43
        POP 54.34 -9.21   -0.04 n/a 5.50
Expense Ratios*: Gross 1.42% Net 1.42%
Columbia Moderate Growth 529 Portfolio - Inception Date: 05/12/2003  
PUV$ PUV$
Change
 PUV%
Change
 YTD
Cumulative
   1 Year 3 Year   5 Year 10 Year Since
Inception
14.04 Up 0.04 Up 0.29 2.87 PUV 39.71 -1.38   2.17 n/a 4.60
        POP 31.72 -3.30   0.97 n/a 3.69
Expense Ratios*: Gross 1.29% Net 1.29%
Columbia Real Estate Equity 529 Portfolio - Inception Date: 05/12/2003  
PUV$ PUV$
Change
 PUV%
Change
 YTD
Cumulative
   1 Year 3 Year   5 Year 10 Year Since
Inception
16.75 Up 0.12 Up 0.72 7.01 PUV 84.85 -13.67   0.40 n/a 6.77
        POP 74.14 -15.36   -0.78 n/a 5.85
Expense Ratios*: Gross 1.51% Net 1.51%
Columbia Small Cap Core 529 Portfolio - Inception Date: 05/12/2003  
PUV$ PUV$
Change
 PUV%
Change
 YTD
Cumulative
   1 Year 3 Year   5 Year 10 Year Since
Inception
17.63 Down -0.01 Down -0.06 7.36 PUV 69.77 -4.69   1.56 n/a 7.54
        POP 60.00 -6.56   0.36 n/a 6.61
Expense Ratios*: Gross 1.51% Net 1.51%
Marsico Focus 529 Portfolio - Inception Date: 05/12/2003  
PUV$ PUV$
Change
 PUV%
Change
 YTD
Cumulative
   1 Year 3 Year   5 Year 10 Year Since
Inception
14.42 Up 0.03 Up 0.21 4.58 PUV 48.69 -5.22   0.65 n/a 4.61
        POP 40.10 -7.06   -0.54 n/a 3.70
Expense Ratios*: Gross 1.80% Net 1.80%
Marsico Growth 529 Portfolio - Inception Date: 05/12/2003  
PUV$ PUV$
Change
 PUV%
Change
 YTD
Cumulative
   1 Year 3 Year   5 Year 10 Year Since
Inception
13.75 Up 0.03 Up 0.22 3.94 PUV 49.65 -6.74   -1.12 n/a 3.88
        POP 41.02 -8.56   -2.29 n/a 2.98
Expense Ratios*: Gross 1.81% Net 1.81%
Oppenheimer Main Street 529 Portfolio - Inception Date: 05/12/2003  
PUV$ PUV$
Change
 PUV%
Change
 YTD
Cumulative
   1 Year 3 Year   5 Year 10 Year Since
Inception
13.05 0.00 0.00 3.00 PUV 53.00 -7.06   -0.78 n/a 3.33
        POP 44.18 -8.88   -1.95 n/a 2.44
Expense Ratios*: Gross 1.44% Net 1.44%

* Expense ratios are as of the plan’s most recent Program Description and Participation Agreement. Performance may reflect waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by the advisor or its affiliates. Absent these waivers, or reimbursement arrangements, performance results may be lower. View a list of portfolios for which the investment advisor or its affiliates has agreed to reimburse or waive a portion of the fund expenses. Unless a specific end date is provided, the waiver or reimbursement may be revised or discontinued at any time.
Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future investment results. Investment returns and principal value may fluctuate. Therefore, investments, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. An investment in the Columbia 529 Plan is not guaranteed or insured in any way by Columbia Management Group, any of its affiliates, the Program Manager, the State of Nevada or any of its instrumentalities, the federal government, including the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, or any other entity.

*Portfolio unit value (PUV) returns do not include sales charges or contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC). Public offering price (POP) returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75% (equity portfolios) and 4.75% (fixed income portfolios) for Class A units. The CDSC returns for class B reflect the applicable contingent deferred sales charge for the holding period after purchase as follows: 5% through the first year, 4% through the second year, 3% through the third and fourth years, 2% through the fifth year, 1% through the sixth year, and 0% thereafter.
For more information on benchmark indices, please see the applicable benchmark definitions.

*Portfolio unit value (PUV) returns do not include sales charges or contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC). Public offering price (POP) returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75% (equity portfolios) and 4.75% (fixed income portfolios) for Class A units. The CDSC returns for class B reflect the applicable contingent deferred sales charge for the holding period after purchase as follows: 5% through the first year, 4% through the second year, 3% through the third and fourth years, 2% through the fifth year, 1% through the sixth year, and 0% thereafter.
Balanced Blend: The Portfolio's performance is compared to a blend of indices that represent the asset classes that the portfolio invests in through its investment weighting in underlying mutual funds. The indices are weighted in accordance with the current target asset allocation of the portfolio: Russell 1000 (32%), Russell Midcap (3.5%), Russell 2000 (3.5%), MSCI All Country World ex US (6%), Barclays Capital Aggregate Bond (35%), Merrill Lynch US High Yield, Cash Pay (5%), Merrill Lynch 1-3 Year Treasury (7.5%) and Ibbotson 30 Day U.S. Treasury Bill (7.5%). The Russell 1000 Index is an unmanaged index that tracks the performance of 1000 of the largest U.S. companies, based on market capitalization. The Russell Midcap Index measures the performance of the 800 smallest companies in the Russell 1000 Index. The Russell 2000 Index is an unmanaged, market capitalization-weighted index of 2,000 small companies. The Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) All Country World ex U.S. Index is an unmanaged index of global stock market performance that includes developed and emerging markets but excludes the United States. The Barclays Capital Aggregate Bond Index is a market value-weighted index that tracks fixed-rate, publicly placed, dollar-denominated and non-convertible investment grade debt issues. The Merrill Lynch US High Yield, Cash Pay Index is an unmanaged index of non-investment-grade corporate bonds. The Merrill Lynch 1-3 Year Treasury Index represents the average return of all treasury notes with a 1-to 3-year maturity. The Ibbotson 30 Day U.S. Treasury Bill Index is an unmanaged index whereby each month a one-bill portfolio containing the shortest-term bill having not less than one month to maturity is constructed
Conservative Blend: The Portfolio's performance is compared to a blend of indices that represent the asset classes that the portfolio invests in through its investment weighting in underlying mutual funds. The indices are weighted in accordance with the current target asset allocation of the portfolio: Russell 1000 (21.5%), Russell Midcap (2.5%), Russell 2000 (2.5%), MSCI All Country World ex US (3.5%), Barclays Capital Aggregate Bond (40%), Merrill Lynch 1-3 Year Treasury (15%) and Ibbotson 30 Day U.S. Treasury Bill (15%). The Russell 1000 Index is an unmanaged index that tracks the performance of 1000 of the largest U.S. companies, based on market capitalization. The Russell Midcap Index measures the performance of the 800 smallest companies in the Russell 1000 Index. The Russell 2000 Index is an unmanaged, market capitalization-weighted index of 2,000 small companies. The Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) All Country World ex U.S. Index is an unmanaged index of global stock market performance that includes developed and emerging markets but excludes the United States. The Barclays Capital Aggregate Bond Index is a market value-weighted index that tracks fixed-rate, publicly placed, dollar-denominated and non-convertible investment grade debt issues. The Merrill Lynch 1-3 Year Treasury Index represents the average return of all treasury notes with a 1-to 3-year maturity. The Ibbotson 30 Day U.S. Treasury Bill Index is an unmanaged index whereby each month a one-bill portfolio containing the shortest-term bill having not less than one month to maturity is constructed.
Growth Blend: The Portfolio's performance is compared to a blend of indices that represent the asset classes that the portfolio invests in through its investment weighting in underlying mutual funds. The indices are weighted in accordance with the current target asset allocation of the portfolio: Russell 1000 (52%), Russell Midcap (8%), Russell 2000 (8%), MSCI All Country World ex US (12%), Barclays Capital Aggregate Bond (14%), and Merrill Lynch US High Yield, Cash Pay (6%). The Russell 1000 Index is an unmanaged index that tracks the performance of 1000 of the largest U.S. companies, based on market capitalization. The Russell Midcap Index measures the performance of the 800 smallest companies in the Russell 1000 Index. The Russell 2000 Index is an unmanaged, market capitalization-weighted index of 2,000 small companies. The Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) All Country World ex U.S. Index is an unmanaged index of global stock market performance that includes developed and emerging markets but excludes the United States. The Barclays Capital Aggregate Bond Index is a market value-weighted index that tracks fixed-rate, publicly placed, dollar-denominated and non-convertible investment grade debt issues. The Merrill Lynch US High Yield, Cash Pay Index is an unmanaged index of non-investment-grade corporate bonds.
Aggressive Growth Blend: The Portfolio's performance is compared to a blend of indices that represent the asset classes that the portfolio invests in through its investment weighting in underlying mutual funds. The indices are weighted in accordance with the current target asset allocation of the portfolio: Russell 1000 (65%), Russell Midcap (10%), Russell 2000 (10%), and MSCI All Country World ex US (15%). The Russell 1000 Index is an unmanaged index that tracks the performance of 1000 of the largest U.S. companies, based on market capitalization. The Russell Midcap Index measures the performance of the 800 smallest companies in the Russell 1000 Index. The Russell 2000 Index is an unmanaged, market capitalization-weighted index of 2,000 small companies. The Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) All Country World ex U.S. Index is an unmanaged index of global stock market performance that includes developed and emerging markets but excludes the United States.
Moderate Growth Blend: The Portfolio's performance is compared to a blend of indices that represent the asset classes that the portfolio invests in through its investment weighting in underlying mutual funds. The indices are weighted in accordance with the current target asset allocation of the portfolio: Russell 1000 (41%), Russell Midcap (5%), Russell 2000 (5%), MSCI All Country World ex US (9%), Barclays Capital Aggregate Bond (35%), and Merrill Lynch US High Yield, Cash Pay (5%). The Russell 1000 Index is an unmanaged index that tracks the performance of 1000 of the largest U.S. companies, based on market capitalization. The Russell Midcap Index measures the performance of the 800 smallest companies in the Russell 1000 Index. The Russell 2000 Index is an unmanaged, market capitalization-weighted index of 2,000 small companies. The Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) All Country World ex U.S. Index is an unmanaged index of global stock market performance that includes developed and emerging markets but excludes the United States. The Barclays Capital Aggregate Bond Index is a market value-weighted index that tracks fixed-rate, publicly placed, dollar-denominated and non-convertible investment grade debt issues. The Merrill Lynch US High Yield, Cash Pay Index is an unmanaged index of non-investment-grade corporate bonds.
College Blend: The Portfolio's performance is compared to a blend of indices that represent the asset classes that the portfolio invests in through its investment weighting in underlying mutual funds. The indices are weighted in accordance with the current target asset allocation of the portfolio: Russell 1000 (20%), Barclays Capital Aggregate Bond (30%), Merrill Lynch 1-3 Year Treasury (25%) and Ibbotson 30 Day U.S. Treasury Bill (25%). The Russell 1000 Index is an unmanaged index that tracks the performance of 1000 of the largest U.S. companies, based on market capitalization. The Barclays Capital Aggregate Bond Index is a market value-weighted index that tracks fixed-rate, publicly placed, dollar-denominated and non-convertible investment grade debt issues. The Merrill Lynch 1-3 Year Treasury Index represents the average return of all treasury notes with a 1-to 3-year maturity. The Ibbotson 30 Day U.S. Treasury Bill Index is an unmanaged index whereby each month a one-bill portfolio containing the shortest-term bill having not less than one month to maturity is constructed.

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