Computation on selection of portfolio

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Computation on selection of Portfolio

A portfolio manager has been asked to construct and manage a portfolio with a capital appreciation objective. The manager is subject to the following guidelines presented in the investment policy statement:

a)      The portfolio should contain both large and small company shares.

b)      The portfolio should contain a maximum of 40 percent large company shares.

c)      The portfolio should contain a minimum of 40 percent small company shares.

d)      The portfolio should contain a maximum of 15 percent cash.

The portfolio manager has constructed the following portfolio:

Security

Dollar Value of Investment

Large Company

Small Company

National Australia Bank

$170,000

X

 

AMP

$165,000

X

 

Woolworths

$175,000

X

 

Energy Developments

$87,500

 

X

Pacific Brands

$85,000

 

X

PMP Limited

$80,000

 

X

MYOB

$60,000

 

X

Cash

$177,500

 

 

With reference to the guidelines with which the manager was provided, critique the portfolio that the manager has constructed (note: you will need to run some basic calculations).

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