tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091367287813993533.post2964994255085087414..comments2023-10-22T11:30:33.581-04:00Comments on Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Investor: DIY Newbie - Step 1 (cont.) - asset allocationRobert Wasilewskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04536814650758511673noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091367287813993533.post-47787751396825536932010-04-16T11:33:00.038-04:002010-04-16T11:33:00.038-04:00As they say we all learned a lot about our risk to...As they say we all learned a lot about our risk tolerance in 2008. <br />I agree that Bogle's advice is pretty solid but I've seen 60 year olds with 40% in the market stress out in a down market and 25 year olds walk away for good. Bonds equal age a good place to start but sometimes needs to be tweaked.<br />Actually I plan on looking at a risk tolerance questionairre because this is whatRobert Wasilewskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04536814650758511673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091367287813993533.post-74966868658018570042010-04-16T11:02:08.148-04:002010-04-16T11:02:08.148-04:00Risk tolerance is the tricky one. Everyone always ...Risk tolerance is the tricky one. Everyone always has a high risk tolerance in bull markets and a low risk tolerance in bear markets... part of the emotional rollercoaster of investing. Bogle's advice that your bond allocation should equal your age is pretty solid advice and can keep people out of trouble.The Grouchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16355057736314451831noreply@blogger.com