FIN201-Investment Management

Task:

Your topic is:

“The investment process and Its Application to Young Families and to Retirees”

“You are required to; Research and analyse in detail the various stages of the investment process, as outlined in chapter 1 of the text-book; and Apply the investment process when, as an investment adviser, you are setting up and developing an ongoing review and management plan for two funds of $1.5 million each (both set up from inherited money), one fund for a 35 year old professional client with a spouse and two children and the other for a 65 year old retiree with a spouse and no plans to work again.

Your respective plans should take account of the financial goals of both clients, the asset allocation and selected investments, the expected income and growth potential of the selected funds and investments, and the risks associated with your recommendations.

In line with the marking rubric, your essay should contain (see Subject Out-line for the rubric, additional inclusions and setting out of your essay):

Research – A search of the literature to identify and describe the investment process and the types of funds available for your clients, including likely returns and risks.

Analysis – Analyse the performance of a range of likely investments, citing the actual returns achieved and expected future returns, and the risks associated with the investments. 

Recommendations and Conclusions – Draw out, with supporting evidence or reasons, your recommended fund structure for each client, along with an estimate of likely future returns and risks.

Presentation

Your report should be of high quality and demonstrate your potential professionalism. Illustrate your analysis, particularly the performance history, with relevant tables, charts, graphs and illustrative examples.”