Asset Allocation
What asset allocation means in portfolio construction.
Plain-English definition
Asset allocation is the way a portfolio is divided across broad asset categories such as equities, bonds, cash, or alternatives.
Why it matters
Allocation often drives portfolio behavior more than single security selection.
Beginner example
A portfolio heavy in equities behaves differently from one with meaningful stabilizers and cash.
Common misunderstanding
Asset allocation is not static forever; it should fit goals, constraints, and risk tolerance.
Practice with Alpha Council
Explain asset allocation for a beginner portfolio.
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