1
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investments for VERY AGGRESSIVE investors
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ipo’s; precious metals; real estate; OTC securities
2
Q
life cycle hypothesis: mid-earnings years
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35-55; investment objectives - growth and tax minimization
3
Q
life cycle hypothesis: early-earnings years
A
up to 35; prioritize savings plan and near-cash nest-egg for emergencies; when funds are available invest in growth
4
Q
life cycle hypothesis: peak-earnings years
A
55-retirement; prioritize preservation of capital; term of maturity of FI portfolio should be reduced and high-risk common share portfolio weight reduced
5
Q
life cycle hypothesis: retirement years
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prioritize preservation of capital and income; enough growth only to help ensure client doesn’t run out of $
