Investor Risk Profile Descriptions
Less than 50 pts - Very Conservative You are solely concerned with the protection of capital and can accept no capital losses: 100% defensive
Between 51 and 100 pts - Conservative As a "conservative" investor, you are primarily concerned with the protection of capital. The aim of your investment portfolio is to produce income with an emphasis on minimal volatility. An indication of the asset allocation within your portfolio is: 70% defensive assets and 30% growth assets.
Between 101 and 150 pts - Moderate As a "moderately conservative" investor, your investment portfolio should have a strong focus on income with the expectation of minimal volatility and a modest level of capital growth over the medium to long-term. An indication of the asset allocation within your portfolio is: 60% defensive assets and 40% growth assets.
Between 151 and 200 pts - Balanced As a 'balanced' investor, the aim of your investment portfolio is to produce an appropriate mix of both income and capital growth over the medium to long term. You should be prepared to accept moderate fluctuations in the value of your portfolio. An indication of the asset allocation within your portfolio is: 25% defensive assets and 75% growth assets.
Between 201 and 250 pts - Growth As an "assertive' investor, your investment portfolio has an emphasis on growth in asset value rather than generating income. You should be prepared to accept volatility within your portfolio. An indication of the asset allocation within your portfolio is: 15% defensive assets and 85% growth assets.
Over 251 pts High - Growth As an "aggressive investor, your investment portfolio has a strong emphasis on growth in the capital value of your portfolio, with no focus on income generation. You should be prepared to accept high level of volatility within your portfolio. An indication of the asset allocation within your portfolio is: 0% defensive assets and 100% growth assets.