EBK INVESTMENTS
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ISBN: 9781259357480
Author: Bodie
Publisher: MCGRAW HILL BOOK COMPANY
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Chapter 28, Problem 4CP
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Summary Introduction
To recommend and explain the importance of a formal asset allocation process for an investment management organization.
Introduction: Investment management is about the management of the money Invested by the clients to provide them the best of the returns, coupled with safety and growth aspects.
b)
Summary Introduction
To explain: To apply the approach of Fixed Asset allocation on a middle-aged person, also known as “guardian investor”, who is wealthy but a fairly conservative investor.
Introduction: How a Fixed Asset Allocation approach useful to a middle-aged person, means who has less time for Investment and who is also conservative about the Investment.
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