Podcast Episode Details

The Only Free Lunch: Mastering Strategies of Asset Allocation

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Episode 1273

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What determines the bulk of your investment returns? In this episode, we explore the fundamentals of asset allocation, an investment strategy focused on balancing risk versus reward by adjusting the percentage of assets in your portfolio according to your goals and time frame.

We dive into the concept of diversification—often described as "the only free lunch" in investing—and how mixing uncorrelated asset classes like stocks, bonds, cash, and alternative assets can reduce overall risk.

Key topics covered include:

• Core Strategies: The differences between Strategic (long-term and passive), Dynamic (adjusting to economic changes), and Tactical (active positioning for short-term gains) allocation.
• The 90% Debate: An analysis of the famous 1986 Brinson study which claimed asset allocation explains over 90% of portfolio variance, and the subsequent academic debates regarding what actually drives performance.
• Risk & Behavior: How allocation decisions protect investors during bear markets and the common behavioral biases that cause allocation strategies to fail.

Join us to learn how finding the proper balance is key to realizing future returns and navigating market volatility.

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