Conservative/Balanced Allocation

Conservative/balanced allocation mutual funds and ETFs are diversified funds that own a... Conservative/balanced allocation mutual funds and ETFs are diversified funds that own a basket of blue chip stocks and bonds. The aim of these funds is to deliver both consistent income and capital appreciation to investors while maintaining a broadly diversified portfolio. These funds, which can be actively or passively managed, may, depending on their mandate, invest in government bonds, corporate bonds, corporate debentures, bonds of government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs), preferred shares, or common shares. These funds can also be geographically diversified, with exposure to both U.S. and non-U.S. securities. Investors buy these funds because of the income potential they offer, as well as the possibility for capital gains. These funds can be designed with different risk tolerances in mind, although due to their nature they are all fairly risk-averse. A very conservative fund may be heavily tilted towards developed market government bonds, while a less conservative fund may own some mid-cap equity securities. Whether a particular fund is appropriate for an individual will depend on their risk tolerance and investment objectives. Last Updated: 09/22/2023 View more View less

Conservative/balanced allocation mutual funds and ETFs are diversified funds that own a basket of blue chip stocks and bonds. The aim of these funds is to deliver both consistent income and capital appreciation... Conservative/balanced allocation mutual funds and ETFs are diversified funds that own a basket of blue chip stocks and bonds. The aim of these funds is to deliver both consistent income and capital appreciation to investors while maintaining a broadly diversified portfolio. These funds, which can be actively or passively managed, may, depending on their mandate, invest in government bonds, corporate bonds, corporate debentures, bonds of government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs), preferred shares, or common shares. These funds can also be geographically diversified, with exposure to both U.S. and non-U.S. securities. Investors buy these funds because of the income potential they offer, as well as the possibility for capital gains. These funds can be designed with different risk tolerances in mind, although due to their nature they are all fairly risk-averse. A very conservative fund may be heavily tilted towards developed market government bonds, while a less conservative fund may own some mid-cap equity securities. Whether a particular fund is appropriate for an individual will depend on their risk tolerance and investment objectives. Last Updated: 09/22/2023 View more View less