Construct an investment portfolio that includes short-, medium- and long-term investment goals.

Indicators for this outcome
(a) Determine the investor profile for oneself or for an individual in a given scenario using an investor profile assessment.
(b) Assess the risk tolerance for oneself or for an individual in a given scenario.
(c) Describe investment goals for oneself or for an individual in a given scenario.
(d) Compare the features of various investment types (e.g., stocks, bonds and mutual funds).
(e) Discuss the reasons for diversifying an investment portfolio to support short-, medium- and long-term goals.
(f) Explain the relationship between risk/return and diversification of investments.
(g) Research and compare features of different types of investment strategies and styles such as the Couch Potato, market timing, dollar-cost averaging, leverage investing, short selling, index investing, Value/Growth and Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP).
(h) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of developing and managing one’s own investment portfolio compared to working with a financial advisor.
(i) Identify and evaluate services that assist individuals with investing.
(j) Analyze the risk and relationship between inflation and rate of return.
(k) Research the concept of “buying low and selling high.”
(l) Assess the financial implications (e.g., capital gains) of acquiring and disposing of capital assets.
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