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Marotta On Money

Portfolio Allocation: Risk - Return Mix

March 21, 2007
Portfolio construction begins with the most basic allocation between investments that offer a greater chance of appreciation (stocks) and those that provide portfolio stability (bonds). Decisions made at this level are the most important in determining how well-behaved your portfolio returns will be.
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