How to Build a Diversified Portfolio — Key Asset Allocation Strategies for Every Investor

Shailesh Kumar
Astute Investor
Published in
9 min readMay 12, 2024

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In today’s unpredictable market environment, you face a unique set of challenges when trying to protect your wealth and grow your portfolios. Wild market swings can create anxiety and uncertainty, leaving even experienced investors questioning their strategies. However, diversification and proper asset allocation will help you confidently navigate these conditions. By spreading your investments across different asset classes and balancing your exposure, you can build a portfolio that not only reduces risk but also increases your long-term returns. This article will explore the fundamental principles of asset allocation and diversification, demonstrating how these strategies can help investors at every level to achieve their financial goals with stability and confidence.

Understanding Asset Allocation and Diversification

Asset allocation refers to dividing an investment portfolio among different asset classes such as stocks, bonds, real estate, and commodities. Diversification is the practice of spreading investments within those classes to minimize the impact of any single investment’s poor performance on the overall portfolio. Proper asset allocation and diversification are crucial because different asset classes respond differently…

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