<h4>Protect your portfolio from market upheaval</h4><p><i>Asset Allocation DeMystified</i> shows how to balance risk versus reward through different investments, including stocks, bonds, real estate, foreign currency, derivatives, commodities, and alternative investments (e.g., collectibles, venture capital). Strategic and tactical asset allocation and market timing strategies are explored, along with modern portfolio theory in which future risks and returns are predicted based on history.</p><p><i>Asset Allocation DeMystified</i> follows the same format as the other books in the DeMystified series, explaining the topic in easy-to-understand terms and proven methods. The practical, hands-on approach offers a number of examples and exercises to illustrate underlying concepts and techniques, and will better enable readers to apply these investment strategies.</p><p><b>Paul Lim</b> is a senior editor at <i>Money</i>, where he writes and edits investing stories. Prior to joining the magazine, he was chief financial correspondent for <i>U.S. News & World Report</i>. His books include <i>Money Mistakes You Can't Afford to Make, Investing DeMystified</i>, and <i>Financial Planning DeMystified.</i></p>