Not exact matches
Volatility and correlations have been relatively low, but that creates some challenges in
finding the right blend of risk
assets and stable
diversification.
First, per the
findings of «
Asset Class
Diversification Effectiveness Factors», we measure the average monthly return for DBV and the average pairwise correlation of DBV monthly returns with the monthly returns of the above
assets.
«You will
find our challenge to the popular custom of
diversification among
asset classes, styles, and stocks of so many varieties that they defy description in an essay of this length.
First, per the
findings of «
Asset Class
Diversification Effectiveness Factors», we measure the average monthly return for BWX and the average pairwise correlation of BWX monthly returns with the monthly returns of the above
assets.
Learn what an
asset class is,
find out why
diversification is important and get some simple allocation strategies on page 28.
Over time, you may
find that your portfolio is weighted too heavily in favor of your dividend - bearing
assets, and it is lacking
diversification.
Founded in 1990 with just two investment options, the fund company has expanded and now offers eight funds, providing for broad
diversification by
asset class.
First, per the
findings of «
Asset Class
Diversification Effectiveness Factors», we measure the average monthly return for VXX and the average pairwise correlation of VXX monthly returns with the monthly returns of the above
assets.
First, per the
findings of «
Asset Class
Diversification Effectiveness Factors», we measure the average monthly return for VXZ and the average pairwise correlation of VXZ monthly returns with the monthly returns of the above
assets.
Because achieving
diversification can be so challenging, some investors may
find it easier to diversify within each
asset category through the ownership of mutual funds rather than through individual investments from each
asset category.
The other study by Ibbotson Associates titled Strategic
Asset Allocation and Commodities also
found that an equally weighted, monthly rebalanced composite of four commodity indices show «low correlations to traditional stocks and bonds, produce high returns, hedge against inflation and provide
diversification through superior returns when they are needed most».