Chapter 1. Why Asset Allocation?
Allocation vs. Diversification
Factors Off the Balance Sheet
Case Study: Asset Allocation: Imperative to Investor Success
Individual Investors versus Professional Investors
Case Study: The Benefits of Asset Allocation
International Investments
Case Study: Focusing on Long-term Returns
Other fixed-income investments
Chapter 5. Alternative Investments
Real Estate Investment Trusts
Case Study: Determining Your Tolerance for Risk
Contracts for difference and spread betting
Chapter 6. The Makings of Asset Allocation
Case Study: Adhering to a Game Plan
Chapter 7. Asset Allocation in Practice
Style of Asset Allocation
Chapter 8. Setting up an Investment Portfolio
Case Study: Dispersing Your Risk
Chapter 9. How Are You Doing?
Case Study: Asset Allocation: The Most Important Aspect of Investing
Advantages and disadvantages
Chapter 10. Fees and Taxes
Chapter 11. Professional Advice
Case Study: Maximize Return while Reducing Risk
Appendix A. Risk Tolerance Questionnaire
