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 ...

Asset allocation is a very important part of creating and balancing your investment portfolio. After all, it is one of the ...

Asset allocation balances risk by mixing investment types to optimize returns and stability. Diversified portfolios, even with different investments, perform similarly if their asset mix is the same.

Due to endowments and foundations aggressive return objectives, they often are significantly exposed to equity market volatility. Endowments and foundations (E&Fs) may wish to mitigate portfolio ...

Asset allocation is the composition of your investment portfolio across different asset types and classes, such as stocks and bonds. Stocks and bonds are two headlining ingredients in a successful ...

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 ...

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 ...

Reprinted from the Journal of Portfolio Management, Winter 1992, pp. 7-19. This copyrighted material has been reprinted with permission from The Journal of Portfolio Management. It is widely agreed ...

Multi-asset funds provide exposure to a diverse range of asset classes, offering a high degree of diversification typically associated with institutional investing. These funds may invest in a range ...

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 ...