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The idea behind asset allocation is that because not all investments are alike, you can balance risk and return in your portfolio by spreading your investment dollars among different types of assets, such as stocks, bonds, and cash alternatives. It doesn't guarantee a profit or ensure against a loss, of course, but it can help you manage the level and type of risk you face. Learn more at https://hubs.ly/Q02nCX340
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Portfolio allocation, NOT just Diversification.Allocate your investments into the appropriate instruments and asset classes, such as stocks, bonds, real estate, and alternative investments, not just to reduce risk, but to reach your most important goals, aligned with your risk appetite and personal values.#InvestmentStrategies #WealthBuilding #BeyondFinancialPlanning
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Jamie M. Lima, MBA, CFP®, CDFA®
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Diversification is the practice of spreading your investments across a variety of assets. It helps reduce the impact of potential losses from any single investment, as different assets often perform differently under various market conditions.📌 Allocate your investments across different asset classes, such as stocks, bonds, real estate, and commodities.📌 Within each asset class, diversify across different sectors or industries. 📌 Expand your investments globally by considering opportunities in various countries and regions. Regularly review your portfolio to ensure it remains diversified. As market conditions change, rebalance your investments by adjusting your allocations to maintain diversification. 💪💰#finances #money #financialplanning #investing
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Joe Orff, CFA, CFP®
Director of Investment Research, Senior Financial Advisor, & Shareholder at Wealthstream Advisors Inc.
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How do you decide how much money to invest in stocks versus bonds?Three things to consider when determining your target asset allocation are: (1) Time Horizon – When do you need this money? (2) Risk Tolerance – Can you handle seeing your portfolio down 20% or 40%? (3) Required Rate of Return – How much do you need your investments to grow to attain your goals?Some of these answers may be easy to figure out, but some may require more thought and planning.
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Desiree Hackett Murray
Generating sustainable Wealth for Institutions and individuals through GUARANTEED financial solutions | Certified Life Coach for Women | Financial Advisor | Investment Advisor | Wealth Management
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What's in your financial basket?A diversified investment portfolio is key to maximizing returns and managing risks.By allocating your investments across various asset classes, you can reduce the impact of poor performance in any one area.This could enhance returns while minimizing risk. Consider including different asset classes like stocks, bonds, real estate, and cash in your basket. Each of these has its own risk and return profile, so the right combination can enhance your overall portfolio performance. Don't forget to consider your current and future income needs.If you need regular income, allocating a portion of your portfolio to investments that provide steady cash flow, such as interest-paying mutual funds, bonds, or dividend-paying stocks, may serve you better. Spread your resources by diversifying your investment portfolio.#diversification #investmentstrategy #mutualfund
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Jon Theriault, MBA, CFP®
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Investing can be extremely confusing. Here are 6 different investment vehicles and what they are about. 1️⃣ Stocks: Represent ownership shares in companies. Stocks offer potential for capital appreciation and dividends. Understand the associated risks and diversify your portfolio. 2️⃣ Bonds: Fixed-income securities that pay regular interest and return principal at maturity. Bonds are lower risk and provide stability and income. 3️⃣ Mutual Funds: Pools money from multiple investors to invest in a diversified portfolio. Managed by professionals, they offer diversification and access to expertise. 4️⃣ ETFs: Trade on stock exchanges like stocks but represent a basket of securities. ETFs provide flexibility, diversification, and lower expense ratios. 5️⃣ Index Funds: Aim to replicate specific market indexes like the S&P 500. Index funds offer broad market exposure and often have lower expenses. 6️⃣ REITs: Allow investors to own shares in income-generating real estate properties. REITs offer income and diversification through real estate ownership. Consult with a financial advisor who can provide personalized guidance based on your circ*mstances. They can help you assess your investment needs and make informed decisions. #financialadvisor #financegoals #financialplanning #investing
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Vero Wealth Management Powered by LPL Financial
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Asset allocation applies this same concept to managing investment risk. Under this approach, investors divide their money among different asset classes, such as stocks, bonds, and cash alternatives, like money market accounts. Continue reading:https://hubs.la/Q02mN-nV0
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Attentive Investments, LLC
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A diversified portfolio should include multiple investments from different sectors to reduce risk. Consider stocks, bonds, cash, real estate. Some mutual funds are balanced, but even then you should invest in several classes of funds.
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Jeff Condren, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
Vice President, Wealth Advisor at Mesirow Wealth Advisors
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How to Invest? More Than Ever, It Depends on Who You Are.Stocks might still be the best choice for very long-term investors, but cash and bonds are best for those with short and medium-term goals.https://lnkd.in/guGTAaB2Barron's, Jeffrey Condren: https://lnkd.in/geNgu3N7#investing #stocks #bonds #cfp #financialplanning #planner #volatility #fiduciary #debt #wealth #education #educationplanning #college #savings #budget #bullmarket #bearmarket #millennial #hsa #healthsavings #estate #estateplanning
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Steven Gillespie - Investment Advisor
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Diversification, in the world of finance and investment, is a smart way to handle your money. It's like not putting all your eggs in one basket. What you do is spread your money out across different types of investments, like stocks, bonds, or property, to lower the risk and, hopefully, make more money.The main thought behind diversification is that if you have a mix of investments, they won't all react the same way when things happen in the economy or the stock market. Some might go up when others go down, and that helps balance things out.#InvestSmart #DiversifyWealth #PortfolioStrategy #RiskManagement #FinancialSecurity #AssetAllocation #WealthBuilding
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Godswill Isaac
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Spread your investments in different portfolios to reduce the risk of losing substantially. No investment is foolproof or without risk, but to keep your investment returns up you need to invest in different markets and asset categories. The 3 major assets - stocks, bonds, and cash don’t move up and down at the same time. This means that if one asset is having a bad run the other asset will have a good run. Asset allocation is important to ensure you meet your financial goals. There is no gain without risk.#invest #assets #investors
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