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Asset Allocation Resources

Asset allocation is the process of spreading your savings across different types of investments and industries. These resources contain asset allocation models, software, planners, and articles.
Asset Allocation - Introduction to Asset Allocation
Asset allocation is the practice of diversifying assets between different asset classes. This article explains the theory behind asset allocation and provides sample allocation models for various life stages including early career and retirement.
The Dangers of Excessive Diversification
Diversification, although beneficial, can be carried too far. Excessive diversification can result in lower wealth building and portfolio growth. Discover how to build a reasonably diversified portfolio in this article.
Asset Allocation Evaluator
An online worksheet planner that provides allocation models based on your savings goals and time frame.
Asset Analysis
This site features allocation models, planners, risk profile worksheets and more.
Interactive Portfolio Planner
An interactive portfolio planner that uses the sharpe ratio to develop an individualized asset allocation moidel for you based upon your risk tolerance. Not user-friendly, but definitely useful.
Suite 101 - Asset Allocation
An article explaining the basics of strategic allocation planners and models.
Understanding Asset Allocation
This short article from Yahoo Finance explains the different types of asset classes to choose from when modeling your portfolio.

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