Which of the following statements about CPPI strategies is not correct?

Wealth Management’s top economist, Frederick Milton, is an economic cycle forecaster- Milton’s economic forecasts indicate an economic upswing that will impact all goods and services sectors. Milton presents his economic findings to the rest of Wealth Management’s professionals at their monthly meeting. All are excited about Milton’s forecast of an improving economic condition that should translate into a steadily rising stock market.

Nathaniel Norton and Timothy Tucker have confidence in Milton’s capabilities and decide to meet with their clients. Their first meeting is with Elizabeth Mascarella to whom Norton recommends a dynamic asset allocation strategy to take advantage of Milton’s forecast.

However, Mascarella is concerned because the somewhat persistent back-and-forth of economic activity has translated into an oscillating stock market. Mascarella questions Norton’s recommendation and asks Tucker which strategy should be followed if the market continues as it has, instead of making such "wonderful" strides.

It is one year later and Frederick Milton’s economic forecast has been correct, and the market has trended upward as expected. Mascarella’s strategic allocation to equity, which was $600,000 of a total portfolio of $1,000,000, has increased 20%. Her overall portfolio, which contains equity, debt, and some cash, is now valued at $1,150,000. Tucker meets with Mascarella and indicates it may be time to rebalance her

portfolio.

Which of the following statements about CPPI strategies is not correct?
A . CPPI strategies represent the purchase of portfolio insurance because they will buy stocks a3 they rise and sell them as they fall.
B . CPPI strategies offer good upside potential because they increase exposure to risky assets as the market rises.
C . Due to the concave nature of CPPI strategies, they offer good downside protection.

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Although CPPI strategies offer downside protection, it is their convex nature chat provides it. Statements A and B are correct. (Study Session 16, LOS 46.h)