Assignment 4 Part 2

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PART - 2 Summary of Halperts Asset Allocation along with expected rate of return: 1. REAL ESTATE: Home Value: $550,000 Cottage Value: $550,000 Expected Rate of Return (RoR): For the cottage Jim expects the value to rise at least 12% per year. Concerning home they do not have any expectations except the interest rates on mortgage to be either constant or decreasing. 2. VEHICLES: Jim's Range Rover: $50,000 and Pam's Acura TL: $27,000 RoR: Vehicles are depreciating assets 3. BANK BALANCES AND INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS: Bank Balances: $62,000 In-Trust Mutual Fund for Cece's University: $35,000 Other Investments: $87,000 RoR: In-Trust Mutual Funds; The return on the funds has been 2.0% according to the most recent statements that Jim has looked at and he does not expect the rate to change very much in the future. For other investments: It varies according to the performance of the markets and the asset pool 4. RRSP: Jim's Group RRSP : $ 11,500 Pam's Group RRSP: $ 750 RoR: Jim’s RRSP has had an average rate of return, over the past five years of 5.5% 5. OTHER INVESTMENTS: Gold Mining Stock (Jim) : $ 1,000 Government Bonds (Pam): $ 8,350 RoR: This part lacks information but typically these investments are conservative and doesn’t associate much risk. RECOMMENDED ASSET MIX:
Considering the Halperts' financial goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon, a diversified asset mix is advisable. Here's a general recommendation: 1. Real Estate Continue to hold real estate investments, given their long-term nature and potential for appreciation. 2. Investment Accounts and RRSP: Increase diversification in the portfolio to match the growth and stability Review the RRSP funds and try to allocate the funds for retirement to align with long-term goals 3. Other Investments: Assess and potentially reallocate the In-Trust Mutual Fund for Cece’s education to align with University expenses
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