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Portfolio Allocation & Diversification

Portfolio allocation is how you divide capital across asset classes — stocks, bonds, international markets, alternatives — to balance growth potential against risk. No single allocation fits every investor; the right mix depends on your time horizon, goals, and capacity to endure drawdowns without abandoning the plan.

This guide covers the core allocation frameworks (including whether 60/40 still holds), how to diversify globally and by asset type, and how to maintain the mix through regular reviews and rebalancing.

Start here — foundational allocation frameworks

Understanding the major allocation models — from classic 60/40 to the All-Weather portfolio — gives you an evidence-based starting point before you customize.

Diversify beyond your home market

Geographic and asset-class diversification can reduce correlation risk and expose your portfolio to growth that domestic markets alone may not capture.

Maintain the mix — rebalancing and ongoing reviews

An allocation set and forgotten drifts — rebalancing on a disciplined schedule and reviewing the portfolio regularly keeps risk and return targets aligned over time.

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