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What is Asset Allocation?

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Asset allocation is how you divide your portfolio across different asset classes — stocks, bonds, cash, property and alternatives. Your allocation determines most of your portfolio's risk and return characteristics. A common starting point is '100 minus your age' in stocks, with the rest in bonds.

Related terms: Diversification Rebalancing Portfolio Risk Tolerance

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