Modular Asset Class Constructor for Equity Return Segmentation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current asset management systems fail to effectively allocate and distribute the return and risk streams of equity assets, leading to unpalatable fluctuations for investors, particularly in equity markets where dividend yields can be unstable and risky.

Innovation Solution

The Multiple Modular Asset Class Constructor Apparatuses, Methods, and Systems (MMACC) transforms collateralized equity obligation structure parameters into asset income and principal distribution messages, allowing for the creation of multiple share classes that allocate portions of each stock's return to different funds, such as income, growth, and capital appreciation, providing stable principal and income with reduced risk exposure.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If current asset management systems allocate equity assets directly to investors, then investors can participate in equity returns, but investors face unpalatable fluctuations and high risk exposure due to unstable dividend yields

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestability of return streamVSAvoidflexibility of investment options
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the equity asset pool into multiple distinct share classes (income share, growth share, capital appreciation share) that separately allocate different portions of returns to different investor needs. This segmentation allows the system to provide stable income streams to some investors while offering capital appreciation to others, resolving the contradiction between reliability and adaptability by creating specialized sub-portfolios within the broader equity asset base.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Reliability

If equity assets are allocated without separation of return streams, then the system structure remains simple, but investors cannot receive stable principal and income with reduced risk exposure

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestability of principal and incomeVSAvoidcomplexity of asset allocation system
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an intermediary asset management system that stands between the equity assets and investors, actively managing the allocation and distribution of return streams. This intermediary system separates the complex task of risk management and return optimization from individual investors, providing them with stable, pre-allocated income and principal streams while the system handles the complexity of diversification, rebalancing, and risk control across the underlying equity portfolio.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Object-affected harmful factors

If the system provides stable principal and income allocation, then risk exposure is reduced for investors, but the system requires complex transformation of collateralized equity obligation structures

Engineering Contradiction:
Improverisk exposure to investorsVSAvoidcomplexity of obligation structure transformation
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the collateralized equity obligation structure into multiple share classes with distinct risk profiles and return characteristics. By dividing the unified obligation structure into income shares (lower risk, stable income), growth shares (moderate risk), and capital appreciation shares (higher risk), the system reduces risk exposure for individual investors while the overall structure manages complexity through standardized segmentation rules and automated allocation mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

4Adaptability or versatility

If the system creates multiple share classes with different return allocations, then investment attractiveness is enhanced for different investor types, but the allocation and distribution process becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevariety of investment optionsVSAvoidease of allocation and distribution
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a universal asset management system that handles multiple share classes and investor types through a single integrated platform. The system performs multiple functions simultaneously: allocating equity assets across different share classes, distributing returns according to each class's terms, managing risk exposures, and providing investor reporting. This multi-functionality enhances investment attractiveness for diverse investors while the standardized universal process maintains operational ease through automation and consistent procedures across all share classes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS11861712B1Multiple modular asset class constructor apparatuses, methods and systems
Publication Date: 2024.01.02 FMR CORP
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AI summary

The Multiple Modular Asset Class Constructor Apparatuses, Methods and Systems (“MMACC”) transforms collateralized equity obligation structure parameters, asset search, tranche selections inputs via MMACC components into asset income distribution message, principal distribution message outputs. A capital structure input may be obtained from a system user via a first data structure that specifies dividend allocation and capital allocation for a first equity tranche, and dividend allocation and capital allocation for a second equity tranche. Dividend allocation and capital allocation for the first equity tranche, and dividend allocation and capital allocation for the second equity tranche may be determined. A second data structure may be generated that maps dividend allocation and capital allocation of an index to the first equity tranche and to the second equity tranche. Shares of the first equity tranche and shares of the second equity tranche may be generated using the second data structure.