Asset allocation for dummies
By: by Jerry A. Miccolis and Dorianne R. Perrucci
Contributors: Perrucci, Dorianne R., 1949-
Series: For dummies; --For dummies
Publisher: Wiley Pub.; For Dummies
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Hoboken, N.J
Language: eng
Number of pages: 340
ISBN-13: 9780470409633; 9780470522547
Subjects: Asset allocation; Portfolio management; Personal Finance; Investments
Description: A guide to understanding asset allocation, offering advice on how to get the right balance, explaining how to set personal investment parameters and map out a long-term strategy, discussing different types of investments, their tax characteristics, and the importance of rebalancing, and exploring alternative investments.
Notes: "Open the book and find: the top asset allocation mistakes; how to match the right investments with the right accounts; ways to successfully manage risk; best practices for portfolio rebalancing; "what if?" investment scenarios; historical rates of return on ten asset classes and subclasses; how to project your financial future; guidance for fine-tuning your long-term allocation program"--P. [4] of cover.

Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Discovering the not-so-secret recipe for asset allocation; title: Understanding asset allocation; title: Weighing risk and return; title: Making sense of asset classes; title: Determining the right proportions : your asset mix; title: Stirring the mix : portfolio rebalancing; title: Getting started; title: Laying the foundation for your plan; title: Developing your investment strategy; title: Creating your allocation plan; title: Building and maintaining your portfolio; title: Buying securities; title: Knowing where to put your assets : asset location; title: Monitoring your portfolio : rebalancing and other smart strategies; title: Measuring your results; title: Going beyond the basics; title: Walking to the beat of a different drum : opting for alternative investments; title: Managing your taxes like a pro; title: Knowing when to revise your plan; title: Finding help when you need it; title: The part of tens; title: Ten asset classes and subclasses and their historical rates of return; title: Ten common asset allocation mistakes; title: Ten questions to test your asset allocation knowledge.