Asset Allocation

The speaker from Vangard discusses pitfalls of avoiding asset allocation.  She discusses the investors risk profile and how that will determine the mix of the overall porfolio.  She suggests that sticking to your plan is essential to achieving your long term goals. 

The speaker discusses the importance of asset allocation among the three major asset classes; stocks, bonds, and cash.  He then talks through how to diversify your assets for your individual retirement needs and risk tolerance. 

The speaker discusses the significance of creating an asset allocation which diversifies a portfolio with a mix of stocks within different groups of market capitalization.