The Basics of Asset Allocation

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Asset allocation is an important concept to understand when it comes to investing. It involves the process of dividing your investments among different asset classes such as stocks, bonds, and cash in order to reduce risk and maximize returns. The goal of asset allocation is to create a portfolio that meets your investment goals while minimizing risk.

When deciding how much money you should allocate towards each asset class, there are several factors you should consider including: your age, financial goals, time horizon for investing, and tolerance for risk. Younger investors typically have more time on their side so they can take on more risks with their investments than older investors who may be closer to retirement age.

Once you’ve determined how much money you want allocated towards each asset class based on these factors then it’s important to diversify within those classes by selecting individual securities or funds that represent different sectors or countries in order to further reduce risk and increase potential returns over the long term.

It's also important not just look at past performance when making decisions about which assets or funds you choose but also consider other metrics like fees associated with them as well as any tax implications related to them before making any final decisions about where your money goes.

Once everything has been decided upon it's essential that investors regularly review their portfolios at least annually (or more often if needed) in order make sure they're still meeting their original investment objectives given changes in market conditions or personal circumstances since the last review was done
 
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