Asked by Kaitlyn Simon on Jul 11, 2024
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A family will retire in a few years. They have a high tax bracket and are concerned about their after-tax rate of return. A meeting with their financial planner reveals that they are primarily focused on safety of principal and will need a 6% to 8% average rate of return on their portfolio. They desire a diversified portfolio, and liquidity is likely to be a concern due to health reasons. Which of the following asset allocations seems to best fit this family's situation?
A) 10% money market; 50% intermediate-term bonds; 40% blue chip stocks, many with high dividend yields
B) 0% money market; 60% intermediate-term bonds; 40% stocks
C) 10% money market; 30% intermediate-term bonds; 60% high-dividend-paying stocks
D) 5% money market; 35% intermediate-term bonds; 60% stocks, most with low dividends
After-Tax Rate
The rate of return on an investment after accounting for taxes, more reflective of the net gain to the investor.
Safety Of Principal
The assurance that an investment will be repaid or retained, primarily concerning the preservation of invested capital.
Diversified Portfolio
An investment strategy that involves spreading investments across various asset classes to reduce risk.
- Ascertain the optimal division of assets in alignment with investor ambitions and profiles.
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Learning Objectives
- Ascertain the optimal division of assets in alignment with investor ambitions and profiles.
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