You are a new Irish based portfolio manager serving international clients. You have 500 million of capital to invest and are currently formulating an investment and asset allocation strategy. Assuming your investment holding period is medium term (5 to 7 years), outline how you would construct your portfolio and apportion capital to various assets. Please outline your overall investment philosophy and general viewpoint on potential returns during the holding period. In terms of specific allocation please indicate the reasoning behind the asset selection. Submissions should make reference to metrics covered in class (but not limited to): Geo-political risk, asset class risk, fundamental risk, specific risk. In terms of risks identified submissions should outline how these risks can be managed on an ongoing basis.