What is the consequence of low correlation between asset classes in Strategic Asset Allocation?

Correct answer: Risk reduction.

Explanation

Diversification works because assets do not move in lockstep.

Other questions

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of an Investment Policy Statement (IPS)?

Question 2

Which of the following is considered a major component of an IPS?

Question 3

In the context of IPS Risk Objectives, which of the following is an example of an absolute risk objective?

Question 4

How is a 'relative' return objective best described?

Question 5

The 'willingness' to take risk is primarily based on what factor?

Question 6

Which of the following suggests a greater 'ability' to take risk?

Question 7

If an investor has a high willingness to take risk but a low ability to take risk, how should the investment advisor proceed?

Question 8

Which IPS constraint involves the need to turn investments into cash quickly without significant loss of value?

Question 9

How does a longer time horizon generally affect an investor's risk profile?

Question 10

A client refuses to invest in companies that produce alcohol due to religious beliefs. Under which IPS constraint does this fall?

Question 11

What is 'Strategic Asset Allocation'?

Question 12

Ideally, how should correlations relate to asset classes in Strategic Asset Allocation?

Question 13

What is 'Tactical Asset Allocation'?

Question 14

What characterizes the 'Core-satellite approach' to portfolio construction?

Question 15

In the IPS, where is the Rebalancing Policy typically located?

Question 16

Which of the following describes a 'Legal' constraint in an IPS?

Question 17

An investor states they need $50,000 in six months for a house down payment. This need primarily impacts which IPS constraint?

Question 18

Which statement best describes the relationship between the IPS and the client's tax situation?

Question 19

Evaluation of performance in an IPS is typically measured against what?

Question 20

What is the assessment of an investor's 'willingness' to take risk usually done with?

Question 21

A wealthy client with a long time horizon is terrified of stock market volatility. What limits their risk objective?

Question 22

Which of the following is a potential benefit of the Core-satellite approach?

Question 23

If an IPS includes a constraint stating 'No investment in competitor's company', which category does this fall under?

Question 24

Which part of the IPS typically outlines how often the policy will be updated?

Question 25

Absolute return objectives are best illustrated by which example?

Question 26

Tactical asset allocation is described as a:

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a reason for having a written IPS?

Question 28

What does the 'Description of client' section in an IPS typically include?

Question 29

In the context of Asset Allocation, if two asset classes have high correlation with each other, what is the implication?

Question 30

Which component of the IPS defines how the policy will be executed?

Question 31

A 'Relative' risk objective might be stated as:

Question 32

The 'Ability to take risk' depends largely on:

Question 33

If a client has a short time horizon, their risk capacity is generally:

Question 34

Why must an investment advisor typically prioritize the lower of willingness or ability to take risk?

Question 35

What defines the 'satellite' portion of a Core-satellite portfolio?

Question 36

Which section of the IPS would define the responsibilities of the custodian?

Question 37

In the context of the IPS, 'Appendices' typically contain:

Question 38

If a client has a 'Secure job' and 'Insurances', how does this impact their risk ability?

Question 39

Which IPS constraint is concerned with 'Regulatory' requirements?

Question 40

A return objective stating 'Returns should exceed S&P 500 Index by 2 percent p.a.' is an example of:

Question 41

When choosing asset classes for Strategic Asset Allocation, what is a key criterion regarding correlation?

Question 42

Which of the following is NOT a standard IPS constraint category (LLTTU)?

Question 43

In a Core-satellite approach, the 'Core' is typically:

Question 44

Procedures to respond to contingencies are found in which part of the IPS?

Question 45

Which scenario best describes a 'Liquidity' constraint?

Question 46

How does 'Unique Circumstances' differ from 'Legal' constraints?

Question 48

A client is 25 years old with a high income. This suggests:

Question 49

Which of the following is NOT a component of the 'Statement of Duties and Responsibilities'?

Question 50

The Investment Policy Statement helps specifically to: