Investing Basics Intermediate

Asset Allocation

💡 In plain English: How you split your money across different types of investments — stocks, bonds, gold, cash — based on your goals and risk tolerance.

Definition

The strategy of dividing a portfolio across different asset classes to balance risk and return based on investment timeline and risk appetite.

📌 Real-World Example

A 30-year-old might use 80% equity, 15% debt, 5% gold. A 55-year-old closer to retirement might shift to 40% equity, 50% debt, 10% gold.

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