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Why is asset allocation important in portfolio building?

It is an important factor in investing and should be considered alongside earnings and returns on investments.

The idea behind it is to ensure that the corpus is accumulated within the stipulated time period.

Asset allocation must be tailored to the investor's risk profile, financial goals and investment timeline. 

Investors should opt for debt instruments such as fixed maturity plans and bank deposits.

Equities should be the primary component of the portfolio. Gold bonds are also a viable option.

It's important to avoid combining short-term and long-term goals in the same allocation.

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Besides earning good returns, the idea behind an effective asset allocation is to ensure that the corpus is accumulated within the stipulated time period.

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Why is asset allocation important in portfolio building?

Besides earning good returns, the idea behind an effective asset allocation is to ensure that the corpus is accumulated within the stipulated time period.

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