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> However, there's nothing wrong with moving to a more conservative allocation that will do better in crashes, but still perform reasonably well if you hold it
by throw0101a 6y ago
> However, there's nothing wrong with moving to a more conservative allocation that will do better in crashes, but still perform reasonably well if you hold it that way forever.
Rates of return are not the only reason to hold an particular type of asset, which is why bonds may be worth having even if yields are low:
* https://awealthofcommonsense.com/2020/08/why-would-anyone-own-bonds-right-now/ https://awealthofcommonsense.com/2020/08/why-would-anyone-ow...
- DennisP 6y agoYep exactly. More bonds, more foreign stocks, even gold can help smooth out returns.