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What are allocation funds?

Posted at: 2014-12-05 
Asset allocation mutual funds come in several varieties. Generally, a "balanced fund" implies a fixed mixed of stocks and bonds, such as 60% stocks and 40% bonds.

Same as balanced funds

60% stocks

30% bonds

10% money markets

Kenneth is right, these are not exactly balanced funds. The manager can shift allocation(s) as conditions warrant.