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Portfolios 101: Steps to a Suitable Portfolio

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1.
A 40-year-old should put how much money in stocks?
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The amount is a matter of personal preference, based on the investors goal for the money. The rule of thumb would suggest that 40-year-olds put 40% of their assets in cash/bonds and the remaining 60% in stocks. But those percentages may be inappropriate, depending on an individual investors goal. Asset allocation is a matter of personal preference.
2.
When you rebalance your portfolio, what should you keep in mind the most?
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Your goal. All other things will need to follow your goal.
3.
A successful portfolio is one that is filled with great investments.
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False. As a rule, a successful portfolio contains investments that work together to help you reach your goals. A portfolio can be made up of "great" investments, but they may not necessarily work well together.
4.
To determine whether your existing portfolio fits your investing blueprint, you should answer questions such as _______.
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All of the above. These are just some of the questions you should ask about your portfolio to make sure it fits your blueprint.
5.
When figuring out whether your current portfolio matches your pattern, which question should you NOT ask?
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How did my individual investments do last week? When examining your current portfolio, dont worry about the short-term performance of individual investments. Instead, focus on how these investments are--or arent--working together. Ask which investments are your core investments, and whether you have a lot of overlap among your investments.