Smart Asset Allocation for Long-Term Wealth

Day 2 – Asset Allocation | Investors Pathshala

Investors Pathshala – Day 2

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🧭 Asset Allocation – The Ultimate Pillar of Wealth Preservation

“It’s not your stock picking or timing that protects your wealth. It’s your asset allocation.” — David Swensen

Asset Allocation is the strategy of dividing your investment across multiple asset classes – Equity, Debt, Gold, Real Estate, and Cash – to balance risk and return. It's the foundation of a long-term, stable portfolio.

💼 Case Study: Same Market, Different Results

During a market crash:

  • Investor A (100% Equity) sees a -25% drop and panics.
  • Investor B (60% Equity, 30% Debt, 10% Gold) sees only -12% dip and remains confident.

This is the real-world power of diversification.

📊 Ideal Allocation By Age & Risk

Age Group Risk Type Equity Debt Gold Cash
25–35 Aggressive 80% 15% 5% 0%
35–50 Moderate 60% 30% 5% 5%
50+ Conservative 30% 50% 10% 10%

🔄 Rebalancing = Buy Low, Sell High

Your allocation drifts as market changes. Rebalancing means adjusting your portfolio to original % annually. It locks profits and avoids overexposure to risk.

🧠 Expert Insight

“In 90% of portfolios, it’s asset allocation — not stock selection — that determines long-term returns.” — Roger Gibson

📌 Sample Portfolio Plan

Goal: ₹50 Lakhs in 10 Years (Moderate Risk)

  • Equity Mutual Funds – 60%
  • Debt Funds / FDs – 25%
  • Gold ETFs – 10%
  • Liquid Cash – 5%

Suggested SIP: ₹20,000/month (increase every 2 years)

✅ Your Action Plan

  • Review your current allocation
  • Define goals, risk appetite, and timelines
  • Rebalance yearly
  • Consult a planner for portfolio design
Need help with your asset allocation?
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📅 Tomorrow’s Topic (Day 3): Mutual Fund Myths Busted – What Most Investors Still Get Wrong

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