Dustin, age 20, is planning to retire at age 65. Based on the results of Dustin's risk tolerance questionnaire, he is an aggressive investor, with a primary objective of growth in h etirement assets. Generally, which of the following asset allocation strategies is most appropriate for Dustin's retirement investments? Question 4 options: 90% Equities and 0% Bonds 40% Equities and 60% Bonds 20% Equities and 80% Bonds 30% Equities and 70% Bonds

Dustin, age 20, is planning to retire at age 65. Based on the results of Dustin's risk tolerance questionnaire, he is an aggressive investor, with a primary objective of growth in h etirement assets. Generally, which of the following asset allocation strategies is most appropriate for Dustin's retirement investments? Question 4 options: 90% Equities and 0% Bonds 40% Equities and 60% Bonds 20% Equities and 80% Bonds 30% Equities and 70% Bonds

Essentials Of Investments

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