Know what you own
Understanding your portfolio allocation - how your money is distributed across different stocks, sectors, and asset classes - is key to managing risk and achieving your investment goals. Tendrill helps you see the big picture.What is allocation?
Allocation is how your portfolio is divided:- By position: How much is in each individual stock/ETF
- By sector: How much is in technology vs healthcare vs financials
- By asset class: How much is in stocks vs bonds vs cash
- By geography: Domestic vs international exposure
Why it matters: Allocation determines your risk profile. A portfolio thatβs 80% in one stock behaves very differently than one spread across 50 positions.
Asking about your allocation
Position breakdown
Sector breakdown
Asset class breakdown
Understanding concentration risk
What is concentration risk?
When too much of your portfolio is in one position, that positionβs ups and downs disproportionately affect your whole portfolio.The impact of concentration
Concentration warnings
Tendrill automatically flags concentration issues:Portfolio comparison tools
Compare to benchmarks
Historical allocation drift
Rebalancing concepts
What is rebalancing?
Rebalancing means selling some of whatβs grown and buying more of what hasnβt, to return to your target allocation.FAQ about allocation
What's a 'good' allocation?
What's a 'good' allocation?
Thereβs no universal answer - it depends on your age, goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon. Generally:
- Younger investors: More stocks, higher risk tolerance
- Near retirement: More bonds, capital preservation focus
- Diversified: No single position over 10%, broad sector exposure
How did my allocation get so concentrated?
How did my allocation get so concentrated?
Usually through success! If you bought NVDA at 900, it naturally becomes a bigger part of your portfolio without you buying more. This is good for returns but increases risk.
Should I sell my winners to rebalance?
Should I sell my winners to rebalance?
Itβs a personal and tax decision. Rebalancing reduces risk but caps potential gains. In taxable accounts, selling triggers capital gains taxes. Many investors rebalance gradually or only in retirement accounts.
Next steps
News Context
How Tendrill summarizes market events
Smart Alerts
Set allocation-based alerts