Asset allocation can help reduce the risk to an investor’s total portfolio. The concept involves distributing investment dollars among a variety of investment options, such as bonds and equities. Many websites offer insights about asset allocation. Here are a few:
( retirement/asset-allocation-4-sample-plans.aspx)
Provides four sample asset-allocation plans for the young and single, couples, those middle- aged, and seniors.
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Discusses different asset-allocation strategies.
( iguinvestportfolio.html)
Offers a description of asset-allocation principles and investing considerations.
PATH TO INVESTING ( portfolioman/assetalloc/assetallocation/ pm_assetalloc_011.htm)
Breaks down asset allocation by seven topic areas.
U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ()
Offers a useful primer on asset allocation, diversification and rebalancing.
