How do you determine best asset allocation?
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How do you determine best asset allocation?
One guideline suggests that your stock allocation should equal 120 minus your age. For example, a 60-year-old’s portfolio would consist of 60\% stocks (or lower if they’re particularly risk-averse).
What should be included in asset allocation?
Asset allocation involves dividing an investment portfolio among different asset categories, such as stocks, bonds, and cash. The process of determining which mix of assets to hold in your portfolio is a very personal one.
What is a typical asset allocation strategy?
The most common dynamic asset allocation strategy used by mutual funds is counter-cyclical strategy. These funds increase their equity allocation (reduce debt allocation) when equity valuations decline (become cheaper) and reduce debt allocations.
What are the different ways of asset allocation?
Strategic Asset Allocation. This method establishes and adheres to a base policy mix—a proportional combination of assets based on expected rates of return for each asset class.
Why is asset allocation important and briefly explain the main asset classes?
Asset allocation helps investors strike the balance between investments for the short-term and investments for the long-term. Minimize Taxes: different asset classes are taxed in different ways. By allocating investments across asset classes, an investor can minimize tax liability.
What is asset allocation and why is it important?
Asset allocation establishes the framework of an investor’s portfolio and sets forth a plan of specifically identifying where to invest one’s money. Advocates conclude that proper asset allocation has the potential to increase investment results and lower overall portfolio volatility.
What should my portfolio look like at 70?
If you’re 70, you should keep 30\% of your portfolio in stocks. However, with Americans living longer and longer, many financial planners are now recommending that the rule should be closer to 110 or 120 minus your age.
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