Louise and Christopher Maclin (see Problem 8) have purchased their house and made the donation to the local charity. Now that an investment policy statement has been prepared for the Maclins, Grant Webb recommends that they consider the strategic asset allocation described in Table 28I.

a. Identify aspects of the recommended asset allocation in Table 28I that are inconsistent with the Maclins’ investment objectives and constraints. Support your responses.

b. After further discussion, Webb and the Maclins agree that any suitable strategic asset allocation will include 5–10% in U.K. small-capitalization equities and 10–15% in U.K. largecapitalization equities. For the remainder of the portfolio, Webb is considering the asset class ranges described in Table 28J.
Recommend the most appropriate allocation range for each of the asset classes in Table 28J.
Justify each appropriate allocation range with a reason based on the Maclins’ investment objectives and constraints.
Note: No calculations are required. L02