Diversification
What is asset allocation for beginners?
Asset allocation is deciding how to split money across types of investments (for example stocks vs safer cash-like reserves) based on goals and time horizon.
How StockIT helps you practice this
Cash vs stocks is always on your holdings strip and pie. Keep dry powder for Flash Sales, or go heavier into equities for growth - you feel allocation every session.
In-game tip: “Asset Allocation Basics” — Decide how much to put in stocks vs bonds based on your goals.
Try it with play money
- Open StockIT and tap GEN to refresh the market.
- Read the event and compare it with this idea.
- Choose Buy, Sell, or Wait using play money only.
- Review your portfolio bars and what changed.