In the aftermath of the credit crisis, diversification has come under the microscope. Portfolios that were traditionally considered diversified could not withstand the global reach of the crisis and ...

I recently chatted with a retired couple who were looking for a second opinion about their portfolio’s asset allocation. The key question: Is 65% in stocks too high for someone in their situation?

Learn about multi-asset class investments, which use diversification across different asset types to manage risk and ...

Asset allocation is the measure of how the investments in your portfolio are divided among different asset types and classes. The idea is to spread your investments among multiple “baskets,” giving ...

The following is an excerpt from Christine Benz’s recent webcast, Tune Up Your Portfolio in Uncertain Times. Watch the full webcast. Christine Benz: Moving over to talk about asset allocation. This is ...

The starting point is diversification. Larimore's recommended portfolio holds three Vanguard index funds: For this initial exercise, I assume that the collective portfolio is equally weighted, such ...

Investors often think about which companies are doing well, what sector is hot, and where the market may be headed in the next few months. But more important than any of those is the question of ...

Social Security isn't enough to support you in retirement, so you're going to need money saved to produce the additional income you need. It can be hard to amass a large enough nest egg unless you're ...

Imagine you’re taking cross country road trip. You and a friend will drive from New York City to Los Angeles… and see lots of sights along the way. Let’s also say that you’ll buy a new car for the ...

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Many investors remain overweight cash, but markets have begun to price for a substantial decline in short-term interest rates. The Asset Allocation Committee (“the AAC”) therefore thinks it is time to ...

Looking at your investment portfolio, you may notice a breakdown of all the different types of assets you invest in. This is your asset allocation. It’s the practice of dividing investments among ...