Desperately Seeking Diversity Simplicity
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Desperately Seeking Diversity and Simplicity
Summary:
Navigating the world of investments can seem daunting. Many investors are seeking simplicity and diversification, fueling the demand for all-in-one investment solutions.Understanding All-in-One Investments
Many investors feel overwhelmed when it comes to choosing the right investments. If you're among them, you're not alone. There's a growing trend toward seeking simplicity and portfolio diversification, driving the popularity of all-in-one investment options.
According to market research firm Strategic Insights, more than two-thirds of the $150 billion invested in mutual funds in 2004 went to asset allocation products.
What Are All-in-One Investments?
These investments offer broad diversification and professional management, effectively serving as a complete portfolio. They primarily come in two forms:
- Lifestyle or Life-Cycle Funds: These are designed to suit specific levels of risk, making them ideal for investors seeking a core investment solution with tailored risk and reward levels.
- Age- or Target-Year-Based Funds: These funds are aligned with specific investment time frames or goals. As the target year approaches, the fund shifts from stocks to bonds and money market investments, reducing risk to preserve capital. They are suitable for retirement planning or when there's a defined investment period.
American Century offers both types. "My Retirement Portfolios" includes age- or target-year-based funds, while "One Choice Portfolios" comprises risk-based funds. Both portfolios feature a mix of American Century stock, bond, and money market funds, with managers adjusting allocations to optimize results.
Doug Lockwood, a certified financial planner with American Century Investments, recommends obtaining a prospectus. It contains crucial information about investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses, all of which should be carefully reviewed before investing.
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