You've heard the saying, "don’t put all your eggs in one basket." Well, that sums up asset allocation. It is the process of diversifying your money among different types of investments such as stocks, bonds, real estate and cash. Asset allocation is one of the most basic principles of investing. While it cannot guarantee positive performance, it does help you balance risk and reward, diversify your holdings, and plan for the long term.

The first step in allocating your assets is discovering your investment style. Complete this quick questionnaire to find out if you’re aggressive, conservative or somewhere in between. You’ll see what asset class combinations and investment options Morningstar Associates, LLC, recommends.

Morningstar Asset Allocator

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