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A portfolio manager believes that small-cap stocks are currently undervalued relative to large-cap stocks. They decide to slightly overweight small-cap exposure in their clients' portfolios, deviating from their long-term strategic allocation. This decision is an example of:

Tactical asset allocation involves making short-term, opportunistic adjustments to a portfolio's asset class weights based on market views or economic forecasts

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Question: A portfolio manager believes that small-cap stocks are currently undervalued relative to large-cap stocks. They decide to slightly overweight small-cap exposure in their clients' portfolios, deviating from their long-term strategic allocation. This decision is an example of:

Answer options:

  • Strategic Asset Allocation ✅ Tactical Asset Allocation
  • Passive Portfolio Management
  • Liability-Driven Investing

Correct answer: Tactical Asset Allocation

Explanation: Tactical asset allocation involves making short-term, opportunistic adjustments to a portfolio's asset class weights based on market views or economic forecasts, deviating from the long-term strategic allocation. Overweighting small-cap stocks due to perceived undervaluation is a tactical move.

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