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Investment Portfolio You know that there is a trade-off between risk and return when you choose an investment. The greater the return you expect to receive, the larger the risk you must take. Most people cannot afford to risk much of their money on investments that offer a high return. This, however, does not mean that they must accept only low returns on their investments. Through diversification, a fair return can be achieved without taking unreasonable risks. Asset allocation is the process of choosing a variety of investments that offers different combinations of risk and return. Then, if one investment fails to do well, others may make up for its poor performance by being successful. The objective for each investor is to select a portfolio of investments that meets his or her individual financial goals. Your cousin, Maya (28 years) and her husband, Peter (32 years), have very different views when it comes down to investments. Peter wants to save some money for a down payment on a house and wants to put all their money in bank accounts, whereas Maya wants to put all their money into growth stocks so that they can accumulate the money faster. They are seeking your advice. What would you suggest them to do and why? (Use vocabulary – asset allocation, rule of 72, time factor, age, types of stocks, bonds, treasury securities, mutual funds)