FREE CIM Asset Allocation & Risk Management Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the main objective of asset allocation?

Accepted Answer

Balance risk and return

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Avoid all market losses

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Maximize short-term profits

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Minimize taxes only

Question 2

Which factor is most critical in determining an investor’s asset allocation?

Accepted Answer

Risk tolerance

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Client's age

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Recent market trends

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Number of accounts held

Question 3

What is systematic risk?

Accepted Answer

Risk affecting the whole market

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Risk unique to a single asset

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Unforeseen natural disasters

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Managerial incompetence

Question 4

Which of the following is a passive asset allocation strategy?

Accepted Answer

Strategic asset allocation

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Tactical asset allocation

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Dynamic rebalancing

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Market timing

Question 5

Which investment approach focuses on adjusting the portfolio based on short-term market predictions?

Accepted Answer

Tactical asset allocation

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Strategic allocation

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Core-satellite strategy

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Buy and hold strategy

Question 6

What role does diversification play in risk management?

Accepted Answer

Reduces asset-specific risk

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Eliminates all risk

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Increases investment volatility

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Concentrates exposure in one asset