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asset allocation |
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Asset Allocation The process of dividing a portfolio among major asset categories such as bonds, stocks or cash. The purpose of asset allocation is to reduce risk by diversifying the portfolio. Notes: The ideal asset allocation differs based on the risk tolerance of the investor. For example, a young executive might have an asset allocation of 80% equity, 20% fixed income, while a retiree would be more likely to have 80% in fixed income and 20% equities.
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In fact, freezing a pension plan requires a prompt and urgent top-to-bottom re-evaluation on several fronts, including, perhaps most importantly, asset allocation and investment strategy. Fortunately, for the investor, asset allocation involves diversifying assets in order to minimize risk for a given level of return. For hybrid stock and bond funds, asset allocation is crucial |
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