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Let us begin by understanding what is the meaning of asset and what is the meaning of allocation. An asset is something that provides a current or potential economic benefit. Allocation refers to the process of assigning resources to a particular participant.
So, what is asset allocation? Asset allocation is an investment strategy by which investors attempt to balance risk and reward by adjusting the percentage of the amount invested in an asset in a portfolio according to their goals, risk tolerance, and investment horizon. Asset allocation typically involves dividing one’s money across various asset classes such as equities, fixed-income, cash, and cash-like assets. Investments outside these categories, such as commodities and real estate are considered alternative assets. An efficient asset allocation helps investors safeguard their money and maximize the growth potential of their portfolio.
One of the primary benefits of asset allocation is that it helps investors spread their investments across various asset classes to protect the portfolio from any downturns by one asset. Let us look at the importance of asset allocation in detail.
The combination of assets you might want to hold shifts with age. When you are younger, you may want to invest more in risky stocks promising high growth over a more extended time horizon. A longer horizon gives young investors more time to ride out market volatility.
With advancing age, investors would typically want to shift their asset allocation. With increasing responsibilities, investors might want to invest across asset classes that give consistent returns or are not too risky. Moreover, as retirement approaches, investors may shift to even less-risky avenues such as bonds and cash equivalents to protect their savings from market risks.
The rule of thumb for age-based asset allocation is to subtract 100 from your age to understand how much exposure you could withstand with respect to equities. If you are aged 20 years, you may want to invest 80% into equities.
There are commonly two approaches for investing across asset classes. The first is the average mode based on the average risk appetite, as mentioned in the above rule. The other approach is the aggressive mode, typically followed by investors willing to take on higher risk than average investors.
All financial assets carry an element of risk ranging from low to high. Given below is a deep dive into the age-based asset allocation approaches. It states that investors can take higher risks at a younger age, and the asset allocation needs to change to less-risky assets over time.
Age | Asset Class | Average Mode | Aggressive Mode |
20 years | Equity | 80% | 90% |
Real Estate | 0% | 5% | |
Cash | 5% | 5% | |
Debt | 15% | 0% | |
30 years | Equity | 70% | 80% |
Real Estate | 0% | 15% | |
Cash | 5% | 5% | |
Debt | 25% | 0% | |
40 years | Equity | 60% | 70% |
Real Estate | 10% | 15% | |
Cash | 5% | 5% | |
Debt | 25% | 10% | |
50 years | Equity | 50% | 60% |
Real Estate | 18% | 20% | |
Cash | 2% | 2% | |
Debt | 30% | 18% | |
60 years | Equity | 40% | 50% |
Real Estate | 18% | 30% | |
Cash | 2% | 2% | |
Debt | 40% | 18% |
Asset allocation funds represent balanced mutual funds where investors can invest in equities and fixed-income securities. Like mutual funds, a professional fund manager deals with asset allocation funds. They monitor the markets constantly and design asset allocation strategies that suit investor requirements. Asset allocation funds provide the option to design the right asset mix according to each investor’s requirements and risk appetite. The fundamental advantage of these funds is that they ensure optimal return on investment in a diversified portfolio.
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