Not exact matches
Many investors believe that by merely
diversifying one's
assets to the prescribed
allocation model is going to alleviate the need to exercise discretion in choosing individual issues.
The
asset allocation models approved by the Committee were designed to offer the investor a
diversified asset allocation that aligns with the risk, reward and time horizon of the typical investor for each investing style.
The
asset allocation models were designed to help investors
diversify their portfolios, using risk profiles ranging from very conservative to aggressive.
He notes: «While
model portfo - lios are important in helping investors
diversify within their risk tolerances, there is solid evidence that active
asset allocation, as opposed to staying in a static portfolio, tremendously enhances returns during troubled times - which means going defensive in terms of
asset allocation.»
(A nice rule of thumb is that most
asset classes have Sharpe Ratios of around.2, a
diversified allocation is around.4, and momentum style
models can get you up to.7 and.8.
Instead, your best plan is to hold a
diversified portfolio based on a strategic
asset allocation model using both equity and fixed - income
assets appropriate to your risk tolerance level and overall financial objectives.
So choosing an
asset allocation model won't necessarily
diversify your portfolio.
In general, I am most comfortable with the
asset allocation /
diversified / hedging
model (I engage in some timing and in more esoteric investments in a small portion of my portfolio just to get the extra kick) as a core approach though, to be more systematic about things.