Q: 5-I,
I am looking to create some guidelines for investing in an RESP. Specifically what % of equities you would consider for a child, assuming a 4 year university program. It is my opinion to look at 100% equities up to a certain age. Assume for this example the student begins post secondary at age 18.
1) At what age do you think it is reasonable to start reducing exposure to equities?
2) What percentage of equities is reasonable for the period the youth is 15-18?
3) Assuming the payments will be paid out over a four year period do you think it makes any sense to have any equity exposure during the post secondary years?
Thank you,
Paul
I am looking to create some guidelines for investing in an RESP. Specifically what % of equities you would consider for a child, assuming a 4 year university program. It is my opinion to look at 100% equities up to a certain age. Assume for this example the student begins post secondary at age 18.
1) At what age do you think it is reasonable to start reducing exposure to equities?
2) What percentage of equities is reasonable for the period the youth is 15-18?
3) Assuming the payments will be paid out over a four year period do you think it makes any sense to have any equity exposure during the post secondary years?
Thank you,
Paul