Term	Book	Chapter	Definition
Asset Allocation	Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Exam	Appendices	The strategy of dividing an investment portfolio across various asset categories such as stocks, bonds, and cash equivalents.
Asset Allocation	International Finance	Chapter 24: Simulations and Exercises	The process of dividing a portfolio across various regions and sectors, such as North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Emerging Markets, and sectors like Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods, and Financials.
Asset Allocation	Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam	Chapter 9: Investment Returns and Risk Factors	Dividing an investment portfolio among different asset categories (e.g., stocks, bonds, cash) based on an investor’s risk tolerance, goals, and time horizon.