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The golden ratio portfolio, 60% stocks and 40% bonds, regains appeal

MarketWatch says the classic allocation is being paired with “a few tweaks” for today’s investing environment.

MarketWatch highlights a portfolio construction approach that assigns 60% of assets to stocks and 40% to bonds, saying the “golden ratio” mix is finding renewed interest.

The outlet frames the renewed appeal as part of an effort to adapt that traditional stock and bond balance for the modern market era that includes AI and large initial public offerings.

MarketWatch also notes the strategy works again, but only after applying some changes, without detailing specifics in the information provided here.

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