Purpose
To enable the student to demonstrate proficiency in the first stage of a top-down, three-stage valuation analysis: analysis of investment prospects in the U.S. macroeconomy.
Overview
This individualassignment involves an analysis of general economic conditions or systematic risk, i.e., the risk that affects all industries and companies, in the U.S. macroeconomy. You will be asked to determine in percentage terms an optimal allocation of $1,000,000 among the following three asset classes: U.S. equities, U.S. Treasury bonds, and cash. The goal is to maximize your expected return over the next 12 months. You will be asked to write a 4-page paper providing your analysis of the asset classes' prospects and your justification of your allocation among them.
Action Items
Read the Equity Analyst Project document attached
Conduct any necessary research so that you can make a proper analysis.
Write a 4 page paper that provides your analysis of the three asset classes' prospects and your justification of your allocation among them.
APA format and citation.