Income Allocation
The income portfolio consists of a 50:50 split of fixed income to equity exposure. Income investors are often concerned about creating a reliable source of current income along with the potential for long term capital appreciation. They are looking for a fair balance between bonds and equities, which are focused on dividend yielding equities. The sample portfolio allocation can be rebalanced as often as desired back to the fixed weights (quarterly, semi-annually, or annually).
Investors that are seeking an income allocation may want to include the following asset classes and potential Claymore ETFs. The income portion of the sample allocation is focused on high quality Government and Corporate bonds. The Claymore 1-5 Yr Laddered Government Bond ETF (CLF), the Claymore 1-5 Yr Laddered Corporate Bond ETF (CBO) and the Claymore S&P/TSX CDN Preferred Share ETF (CPD) are potential Claymore ETFs that could fit in your allocation. The equity allocation is focused on dividend focused equity for both Canadian and Global exposure. Potential Claymore ETFs include the Claymore S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend ETF (CDZ) and the Claymore Global Monthly Advantaged Dividend ETF (CYH), which includes a Canadian dollar hedging strategy. In addition, an allocation to the global real estate asset class may be achieved by including the Claymore Global Real Estate ETF (CGR)