Portfolio construction
Turn client facts into an investment policy
An investment policy statement connects return objectives and risk considerations to liquidity, time horizon, tax, legal and unique constraints.
Worked example
A $100,000 withdrawal from a $500,000 portfolio in twelve months can justify a dedicated liquidity reserve even when equities have a higher expected long-run return.
Common exam mistake
A client’s willingness to take risk does not automatically establish their financial capacity to absorb losses.
Syllabus connection: An Overview of Private Wealth Management. 2026 official topic outline.
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