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Hypo Venture Capital Asset Allocation: A Sound Investment Strategy Part 2
Here at Hypo Venture Capital we are committed to offering our clients access to the latest and broadest range of financial services and products on the market. We know that choosing the right strategy, the right investment and the right product is no easy task in this day and age! Whether its advice, investments or financial planning we are here to answer all your questions and facilitate all your financial needs.
In today’s complex financial markets, you have an impressive array of investment vehicles from which to select. Each investment also carries some risks, making it important to choose wisely if you are selecting just one.
The good news is that there’s no rule that says you must stick with only one type of investment. In fact, you can potentially lower your investment risk and increase your chances of meeting your investment goals by practicing “asset allocation.”
Asset Allocation Can Work
For instance, at age 25 you may decide to invest with the goal of retiring in comfort within 40 years. Most likely, your investment goal is to achieve as much growth as possible growth that will outpace inflation substantially. In aiming to reach this goal, you may allocate 70% of your assets into aggressive growth stocks, 20% into bonds, and 10% into money market instruments. You have years to ride out the wide fluctuations that come with stocks, but at the same time, you potentially lower your risk with your bond and money market holdings.
Because your goals and circumstances are unique, you may want to talk with an investment advisor who can help you tailor an allocation strategy for your needs. Generally, your asset allocation will change as you reach different stages in your life, as your investment goals also change along with these shifts in lifestyle.
If you have been investing aggressively for retirement for more than 20 years and are now less than 10 years from retiring, protecting what your investment may have earned from market ups and downs may become more important. In this case you may want to gradually shift some of your stock allocation into your bond and money market holdings. Keep in mind, however, that many financial experts recommend that stocks be considered for every portfolio to maintain growth potential.
A Simple Process, Some Dramatic Potential Results
Asset allocation is a simple concept, yet vital to long-term investment success. In fact, a landmark study cited in Financial Analysts Journal shows that about 90% of the variability of average total returns earned by balanced mutual funds and pension plans over time was the result of asset allocation policy.3 For many individual investors, the asset allocation decision amounts to choosing what types of mutual funds to invest in and the amount to invest in each type of fund. Others may want to add individual securities to this mix after exploring their investment options.
Regardless of the asset allocation strategy you choose and the investments you select, keep in mind that a well-crafted plan of action over the long term can help you weather all sorts of changing market conditions as you aim to meet your investment goal(s).
Points to Remember
1.Asset allocation is the way in which you spread your investment portfolio among different asset classes, such as stocks and stock mutual funds, bonds, and bond mutual funds.
2.When prices of different types of assets do not move in tandem, combining these investments in a portfolio can help reduce the variability of returns, commonly referred to as “market risk.”
3.Mutual funds are pools of securities, usually offering diversification within a single asset class. Some mutual funds may include several asset classes.
4.The asset allocation that is right for you depends on your investment time frame, goals, and tolerance for risk.
5.As your investment time frame and goals change, so might your asset allocation. Many financial experts suggest reevaluating your asset allocation periodically or whenever you experience a milestone event in your life such as marriage, the birth of a child, or retirement.
Want to know more?
Hypo Venture Capital is an independent investment advisory firm which focuses on global equities and options markets. Our analytical tools, screening techniques, rigorous research methods and committed staff provide solid information to help our clients make the best possible investment decisions. All views, comments, statements and opinions are of the authors. For more information go to www.hypovc.com
Hypo Venture Capital is an independent investment advisory firm which focuses on global equities and options markets. Our analytical tools, screening techniques, rigorous research methods and committed staff provide solid information to help our clients make the best possible investment decisions. All views, comments, statements and opinions are of the authors. For more information go to www.hypovc.com
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Asset Allocation Can Work
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A Simple Process, Some Dramatic Potential Results
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Executive Development a Must For a CEO – Part I
We find ourselves in a time that is demanding a transformation in our approach to business success. Certainly, we are in the midst of one of the most challenging economic times since the Great Depression. Yet, even before the crisis we were already fully engaged in a fast-paced, global-technical business environment that is filled with emerging opportunities yet fraught with growing uncertainties. The speed of change, global competition, the war on terror, climate change and an unsettling economy add up to one of the most challenging times for organizations aiming to grow and evolve. Many business people I speak to realize we are in a process of a massive transformation in how we generate business success and that this transformation must be lead by those in the executive ranks. Therefore the case for robust executive development programs has never been stronger because the demand for true leadership has never been stronger.
Again, before I discuss a suggested approach to executive development it is important to remind ourselves of the foundational purpose of leadership – which is to create. The primary tools for a leader’s creative endeavor is:
* A fundamental focus on serving their clients and/or the market place.
* A clear and compelling vision whose foundation is based on the organization’s core business.
* A high performing culture that is disciplined and guided by a core set of values.
* A buzz about the organization that attracts the best in class in talent and resources.
* Alignment around strategies and actions that most forward the vision and key priorities as well as the fundamental needs of key stakeholders.
No one can really argue with those outcomes and yet the current business climate has undermined the emphasis on executive development – at a time when we need it the most! As during other downturns, many organizations have pulled back on their executive development programs as a way to save the bottom line.
Yet, in this case it we may truly be cutting our nose off despite our face. Years of unbridled growth, record profits and a strong stock market have masked the fundamental lack of leadership in Corporate America. Now that we see that – it is more important than ever to do something about it!
Clearly, if you organization is fighting for its survival, cutting back is understood. Also, if you have had an executive development program that is not respected or valued – it may be clear why it is on the chopping block. Yet, if you are still positioned well in the eyes of the market place and simply being more conservative with your spending – there is a way to intensify your efforts to develop more effective leadership in your executive ranks and to do so in a way that brings great returns.
This article is aimed at supporting those in the C-suite and senior ranks to consider ways to maintain an investment in executive development while at the same time ensuring that the investment has a positive impact on the business and maximizes the return on investment (ROI). While it has been shown that the investment in Executive Development services can have a tremendous return on investment (ROI) – the level of that return will depend on your needs and the firm you chose to fulfill those needs.
Step I – Defining Your Return on Investment
The first question you need to ask yourself when considering your investment in executive development is: What is the return on investment I am most hoping to gain from an executive development program?
This should be pretty easy to answer. Ask yourself given where our business is at right now – what are the central success measures that will allow us to move towards my vision for the organization?
* Growth
* Increased market share
* Enhanced profitability
* Improved execution
* Stronger alignment with my people
* Stronger leadership competencies
* Other measure?
After you have selected your key measures, you want to create a specific outcome (e.g. 20% growth, double our profitability, improve our customer satisfaction, etc.) as well as declare a time frame in which you want to accomplish this. Once you are done with this process you know what you are aiming for.
Step II – Assessing Your Existing Leadership Culture and Envisioning It’s Future
The next question is: Given the results we are seeking and the ROI we are expecting from developing our executives – what kind of leadership culture is required to succeed over the long term? In other words, what leadership competencies are most necessary to take your organization from where it is today towards your vision and what is the current state of your leadership culture?
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With this assessment in hand you can determine both the vision you have for leadership as well as the strategy to deploy to quickly close the gaps that will inevitably be found.
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