A multi-asset class is a strategy used by investors to diversify their investments across different asset classes. By doing this, investors can reduce their risk of loss and benefit from the growth potential of each asset class. With a multi-asset class strategy, an investor can allocate their investments between stocks, bonds, commodities, real estate and other classes that offer potentially attractive returns.

Multi-asset class investments come in many forms, including, but not limited to, mutual funds, index funds, individual stocks and Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). ETFs offer investors the opportunity to invest in multiple asset classes at once, which reduces the workload of researching individual assets. With ETFs, an investor can access multiple asset classes without having to buy each one individually.

A common type of multi-asset class is a target-date fund. This type of fund is designed for investors who want to diversify their assets for retirement planning. The portfolio of a target-date fund is designed to become more conservative as a person approaches retirement age, allowing investors to ride out the volatility of the markets near retirement.

Multi-asset class strategies are a great way for investors to diversify their portfolios and reduce their overall risk. By investing in multiple asset classes, investors can benefit from the long-term growth potential of each class while still limiting their downside risk. Additionally, investors benefit from having access to hundreds of different types of investments that are available in a single fund or ETF.