In Core-Plus Bond Management

question 8

Multiple Choice

In core-plus bond management

• A) 75 per cent of the portfolio is allocated to an equity index, and the balance to a bond index.
• B) 75 per cent of the portfolio is allocated to a bond index, and the balance to an equity index.
• C) 75 per cent of the portfolio is allocated to a bond index, and the balance to actively managed bond sectors.
• D) 75 per cent of the portfolio is allocated to actively managed bond sectors, and the balance to a bond index.
• E) None of the above.

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