An asset allocation fund diversifies investment portfolios across multiple asset classes like stocks, bonds, and cash. Learn ...

Pre-retirees and retirees may be understandably concerned about their exposure to stock market risk, particularly in these uncertain times. Let’s take a look at how a hypothetical 65-year-old couple ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about incisive investing advice. Retirement becomes a hot topic for Gen X-ers as they enter their 50s. We discuss how to ...

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

The Adaptive Asset Allocation (AAA) portfolio combines two different tactical approaches (momentum and minimum variance) into one algorithm. The intention of this portfolio recipe is to optimize ...

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 ...

Asset allocation is the foundation of smart investing. It refers to how an investor divides their money across different asset classes—such as equities, debt instruments, gold, and cash—based on their ...

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 ...

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