Last week I dug into alternatives to low volatility ETFs. In it, I hinted at a another, simpler way to reduce portfolio volatility. It starts with diversification. But it ends with the asset allocation you choose. In other words, you can build a simple portfolio of stock and bond funds that limit the impact of market volatility. In most cases simpler is better. That is the goal here, to show how the simplest allocation strategy can reduce volatility in your portfolio.
Market Volatility
To understand market volatility we need to understand what moves the markets: why stock prices move and the same for bond prices. Most of the causes can be reduced to rumors, news, political, economic, and disasters. Let’s not forget our own behavior plays a role too. Continue Reading…
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