Question

"A young widow who works has a $750,000 net worth and a securities portfolio valued at $200,000. The current asset allocation of the portfolio is 80% equity securities; 8% fixed income securities; and 12% money market securities. In which circumstance should she consider reallocating her portfolio?"

Answer 1

Answer: C. If she becomes unemployed during a recessionary period

Step-by-step explanation:

If the young widow becomes unemployed during a recessionary period, she would need regular income and as it is a recession, companies might be feeling the heat so she might not get any from her Equity positions.

She would need to reduce her equity holdings and increase her fixed income and money market securities as they offer more stable and regular income that she can withdraw.