Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about incisive investing advice. Retirement becomes a hot topic for Gen X-ers as they enter their 50s. We discuss how to ...

Asset allocation means strategically investing your funds in a blend of asset types in order to reduce risk, allow your portfolio to grow, and meet your particular investing goals. This is often ...

This article was updated on April 9, 2018, and originally published on July 11, 2017. The best asset allocation strategy for retirees isn't a one-size-fits-all formula. There are several variables ...

The following is an excerpt from Christine Benz’s recent webcast, Tune Up Your Portfolio in Uncertain Times. Watch the full webcast. Christine Benz: Moving over to talk about asset allocation. This is ...

Asset allocation balances risk by mixing investment types to optimize returns and stability. Diversified portfolios, even with different investments, perform similarly if their asset mix is the same.

You can expect a change in your preferences as you age. What appealed to you in your 20s will most likely not appeal to you as you approach your 60s. A brokerage account is a good place to start, but ...

Many people focus on asset allocation with their investments but forget asset location. While they might sound similar, they serve distinct purposes for a well-rounded investment and tax planning ...

Imagine you're taking cross country road trip. You and a friend will drive from New York City to Los Angeles… and see lots of sights along the way. Let's also say that you'll buy a new car for the ...

What comes to mind when you hear the words asset allocation? Stocks, bonds, and cash, right? Maybe commodities, real estate, and a dash of precious metals thrown in for good measure. Perhaps ...

Founder and President of Luken Investment Analytics, a quantitative research and third-party asset management firm based in Franklin, TN. Though asset allocation and diversification seem like ...

ELM Market Navigator ETF aims to solve the main challenge that many "set it and forget it" investors face. The ETF seeks to blend the best of passive and active strategies, adjusting stock and bond ...