Asset Allocation is important.

Just found this website while surfing forums.
http://www.peaktotrough.com/hbpp.cgi

I find this is a good way to do a simulation of how a portfolio of different asset classes behave when they are weighted differently and rebalanced differently.

Go ahead and try it and see how it affects your results.


Also, do check out Zvi Bodie's view on Investing. Is it really necessary for people on the verge of retirement.