Should You Be 100% in Stocks??

2,821 views · Published 10 May 2018 · 7:15 · Indexed 23 September 2026

Channel: Michael Jay - Value Investing · 2018 · Education

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Should you be 100% in stocks? 100% in cash? Wondering how to find the best asset allocation for you? This video will walk you through how to allocate your investments between stocks, bonds, and cash. We will explore several example asset allocation suggestions and cover the difference between a defensive investor and an enterprising investor.

By the end of this video you should be able to answer the following questions:
How much should I invest in stocks?
How much is cash do I need?
What percent in bonds should I hold in my portfolio?
Should I invest 100% in stocks?
What is a good starting asset allocation?

// Table of Contents
00:00 Introduction to asset allocation + Vanguard study
01:03 Three main asset classes
02:24 Taking an investor questionnaire
04:45 Benjamin Graham asset allocation
05:55 My asset allocation


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