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 ...

Asset allocation is the strategy of allocating your investment portfolio among asset classes with various risk and return characteristics. The main purpose of asset allocation is to diversify your ...

The following is part of our 21 Days to Improve Your Financial Life special report. Like so many aspects of investing, the precisely right asset allocation--the mix of stocks and bonds that delivers ...

Thinking about retirement planning when you’re young is key to financial security in your golden years. Small contributions ...

Tactical asset allocation funds typically shift between asset classes in an attempt to benefit from shorter-term changes in market trends. The appeal behind these strategies is obvious: Every once in ...

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Asset allocation spreads dollars across stocks, bonds, cash and other assets based on goals, age and risk tolerance. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising ...

Take a Financial Advisor Quiz. 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 ...

You can expect a change in your preferences as you age. What appealed to you in your 20s will most likely not appeal to you as you approach your 60s. A brokerage account is a good place to start, but ...