You've heard the saying, "don’t put all your eggs in one basket." Well, that sums up asset allocation. It is the process of diversifying your money among different types of asset classes such as stocks, bonds, real estate and cash. Asset allocation is one of the most basic principles of investing. While it cannot guarantee positive performance, it does help you balance risk and reward, diversify your holdings, and plan for the long term.

Asset Allocation Model Portfolios

The asset allocation model portfolios are designed to help you build a mix of investments to match your personal goals and risk tolerance. They recommend the balance of investment categories that, based on historical performance, will provide you with the highest expected returns given the amount of risk you're willing to accept.