INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING>CUSTOM<
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Author: Doupnik
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Chapter 1, Problem 2C
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Explain the reasons because of which an investor might want to invest in an international growth fund.
To determine
Explain the risks associated with investment in an international growth fund, risks that are common to domestic and international funds and risks associated with international funds.
To determine
Explain the manner in which companies having a different auditing, accounting and financial reporting standards than that of domestic companies, impose a larger risk.
To determine
Analyze the region diversification of fund assets.
To determine
Analyze the country diversification of fund assets.
To determine
Analyze the sector diversification of fund assets.
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JPMorgan Diversified Fund (JDVSX) is an investment that seeks to provide a high return from a diversified portfolio of equities and fixed-income investments. Drawing on a variety of analytical tools, the fund's adviser allocates assets from various types of equities and fixed income investments, based on the following allocation model: 30%-75% U.S. equity securities, including small, medium and large-cap securities; 25%-50% U.S. and foreign fixed income securities; and 0%-30% foreign equity securities. According to JPMorgan Funds statistics report data as of 31st December 2015, the fund strategic benchmark distributions were as follows:
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