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Current Capital
Asset Allocation (%)
Expected Nominal Returns
The total weighted gross return of your combined portfolio.
Your portfolio's true growth rate after a 3% inflation penalty.
Purchasing power of your portfolio in one decade.
📊 Portfolio Composition
$300,000
60%
$150,000
30%
$50,000
10.0%
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Asset Allocation Fundamentals
Asset allocation is the primary driver of portfolio performance and risk. Equities provide high growth needed to outpace inflation but come with extreme volatility. Bonds provide income and stability, acting as a shock-absorber during stock market crashes. The right mix depends entirely on your time horizon and risk tolerance.
The Danger of "Cash Drag"
While an emergency fund is crucial, holding too much uninvested cash in a long-term portfolio creates "cash drag." Because standard cash yields usually lag behind inflation, a high cash allocation actively drags down your Blended Real Return, systematically destroying purchasing power over decades.
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Institutional Disclosure: Portfolio projections use deterministic weighted math and inflate targets based on current live Consumer Price Index (CPI) macro-data. Actual results will vary widely due to market volatility, specific asset selection, correlation factors, and changing rate environments. The Newston Terminal does not provide investment, tax, or legal advice. All financial decisions should be reviewed by a certified financial planner.