A recent Wall Street Journal article questioned whether investors should continue using the traditional 60/40 portfolio: a mix of 60% U.S. stocks and 40% bonds. In this episode of Buckingham Perspectives, Chief Investment Officer Kevin Grogan covers the current state of the 60/40 portfolio, reviews historical and forward-looking returns, and concludes the 60/40 portfolio is not dead, though some investors might want to consider a modest allocation to alternatives to diversify their portfolio.
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Source: Wall Street Journal
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Kevin Grogan, CFA, CFP®
Kevin Grogan is Chief Investment Officer for Buckingham Wealth Partners, which is comprised of Buckingham Strategic Wealth and Buckingham Strategic Partners. And while it sounds like his job is all about the numbers, what he likes most about his role is the opportunity for him to collaborate every day with advisors, clients and prospects, helping others better understand the complicated concepts that will have a tangible effect on their financial lives. He is a member of the firm’s Investment Policy Committee and helps lead the firm’s investment strategy, portfolio management and fixed income teams.
