Not exact matches
Unlike the asset
allocation models, which are a unique money tools that you can't get anywhere else, most all comprehensive asset
allocation software sort of performs all of the
same basic functions.
This one dynamic actively - managed asset
allocation model uses exactly the
same shell (and investment strategy), but the difference is the asset class weights are subject to change monthly based on market timing forecasts.
When I was designing the calculator with its co-developer (John Walter Russell), we came to the conclusion that it would be good to show aspiring retirees how they can in some circumstances retire sooner by lowering their stock
allocations (under the Buy - and - Hold
Model, stocks are always the best investment choice because return expectations are always the
same in a world of random - walk prices).
We used the
same allocation as the Moderate or Aggressive
Model, but funded with benchmark indices.
On average you earn the
same, but typically you fall below the consistent asset
allocation model's return.
This is the
same asset
allocation model as the actual VA
model we recommend, but funded with benchmark indices (that can't be invested in).
This is also the answer to the question - «Why does the asset
allocation software always recommend a few more percent in cash compared to the
models, given the
same risk tolerance?»
These concepts are the
same as the asset
allocation models discussed on the
Model Portfolios page.
• These
same asset
allocation model concepts can also be used with variable annuities, variable life insurance (VUL), 401k / 457 / 403bs, 529 plans, and with just one mutual fund family like we do for American Funds (or using as many fund families as you want).