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WHEN IT COMES TO INVESTING FOR YOUR FUTURE, THERE’S ONLY ONE SURE BET-ASSET ALLOCATION THE EASY WAY TO GET STARTED Everything You Need to Know About How To: Implement a smart asset allocation strategy Diversify your investments with stocks, bonds,real estate, and other classes Change your allocation and lock in gains Trying to outwit the market is a bad gamble. If you’re serious about investing for the long run, you have to take a no-nonsense, businesslike approach to your portfolio. In addition to covering all the basics, this new edition of All About Asset Allocation includes timely advice on: Learning which investments work well together and why Selecting the right mutual funds and ETFs Creating an asset allocation that’s right for your needs Knowing how and when to change an allocation Understanding target-date mutual funds “All About Asset Allocation offers advice that is both prudent and practical–keep it simple, diversify, and, above all, keep your expenses low–from an author who both knows how vital asset allocation is to investment success and, most important, works with real people.” — John C. Bogle, founder and former CEO, The Vanguard Group “With All About Asset Allocation at your side, you’ll be executing a sound investment plan, using the best materials and wearing the best safety rope that money can buy.” — William Bernstein, founder and author, The Intelligent Asset Allocator McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide Forward by William Bernstein Preface and Acknowledgements PART I – Asset Allocation Basics Chapter 1. Planning for Investment Success Chapter 2. Understanding Investment Risk Chapter 3. Asset Allocation Explained Chapter 4. Multi-asset Class Investing PART II – Asset Class Selection Chapter 5. A Framework for Investment Selection Chapter 6. US Equity Investments Chapter 7. International Equity Investments Chapter 8. Fixed Income Investments Chapter 9. Real Estate Investments Chapter 10. Alternative Investments PART III – Managing Your Portfolio Chapter 11. Realistic Market Expectations Chapter 12. Selecting Your Asset Allocation Chapter 13. When to Change Your Asset Allocation Chapter 14. How Behavior Affects Asset Allocation Decisions Chapter 15. Portfolio Management Guidelines Appendix Glossary of Terms Index
