allocating
- present participle of allocate.
Example Sentences
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“Moderately conservative” typically means allocating approximately 40% to stocks, 50% to bonds and 10% to cash or cash-equivalent investments.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
That feature is the prime rationale for the 60/40 portfolio, a classic investment strategy allocating 60% to stocks for growth and 40% to fixed-income for security and stability.
From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026
That is why allocating a high percentage of shares to individual investors has historically been viewed as a sign that the smart money isn’t interested.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
While many advocates support allocating the money quickly, it leaves little for future years.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 30, 2026
All that was clear was that the profits to be had from smart people making complicated bets overwhelmed anything that could be had from servicing customers, or allocating capital to productive enterprise.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
