60/40 Portfolios Are Holding Their Own. It Doesn’t Mean Investors Are Calm. - Barron's

1. 60/40 portfolios are performing well despite market instability. 2. Average balanced funds lost only 5.5% versus S&P 500's 14% decline. 3. Bond prices rose as investors seek safety in turbulent markets. 4. Younger investors typically hold higher stock allocations than older ones. 5. Advisors report mixed reactions from clients regarding market volatility.