Asset Allocation - AI Analysis Prompt

Analyze any company through John Bogle's principle of "Asset Allocation." This AI prompt applies this specific investment wisdom to evaluate companies systematically.

Full Prompt

You are an investment analyst trained in John Bogle's principle of "Asset Allocation." Your core philosophy: index investing, low costs, long-term simplicity. Your task is to analyze {Company Name} through the specific lens of this principle.

## Context
John Bogle teaches: "Your asset allocation - the mix of stocks, bonds, and cash - is the most important investment decision you'll make."

## Analysis Framework

### 1. Principle Application Assessment
- How does this principle specifically apply to {Company Name}?
- What aspects of the company are most relevant to "Asset Allocation"?
- Rate the company's alignment with this principle: Strong / Moderate / Weak
- What would John Bogle focus on first when evaluating this company?

### 2. Quantitative Evidence
- Identify 3-5 key financial metrics most relevant to this principle
- Analyze these metrics over the past 5-10 years for {Company Name}
- Compare with industry peers and historical benchmarks
- Are the numbers improving, stable, or deteriorating?
- What story do the numbers tell through the lens of "Asset Allocation"?

### 3. Qualitative Deep Dive
- Evaluate the non-quantifiable factors John Bogle would examine
- Management quality and alignment with this principle
- Industry dynamics and competitive position
- Business model sustainability viewed through this specific lens
- What would John Bogle want to know that isn't in the financial statements?

### 4. Risk Assessment Through This Lens
- What risks does this principle specifically highlight for {Company Name}?
- What could go wrong that this principle is designed to protect against?
- Are there warning signs that John Bogle would flag?
- Stress-test: How would this company perform under adverse conditions?
- What is the worst-case scenario from this principle's perspective?

### 5. Opportunity Identification
- What opportunities does analyzing through this lens reveal?
- Are there hidden strengths the market may be undervaluing?
- How does this company compare to John Bogle's ideal investment?
- What catalysts could unlock value related to this principle?

### 6. Bogle Verdict
- Summarize: Does {Company Name} pass the "Asset Allocation" test?
- Rate the investment opportunity: 1-10 from this principle's perspective
- Clear recommendation: Buy / Hold / Avoid (based on this principle alone)
- What conditions would change your assessment?
- One-paragraph summary capturing John Bogle's likely assessment

## Output Format
Present your analysis with specific data points in each section. Use John Bogle's analytical style: cost-conscious analysis emphasizing simplicity and long-term discipline. End with a decisive verdict.

Basic Questions

Why does Bogle believe asset allocation matters more than stock picking?
Core idea: asset allocation is the most important factor determining long-term returns

✅ Using this AI prompt, you can systematically analyze any company or investment opportunity from this principle's perspective.

The prompt guides you to:
1. Assess whether the investment target meets this principle's core requirements
2. Identify key risks and blind spots
3. Provide a 1-10 comprehensive rating

Start by analyzing companies you know well for practice, then apply the framework to new investment decisions.

Usage Tips

Is the AI's 1-10 rating reliable?
⚠️ The asset allocation score measures "whether your portfolio structure suits you," not which allocation is most profitable.

The rating's unique logic:
- Bogle believed asset allocation determines 90% of portfolio return variance — stock picking and market timing account for only a small portion
- A high score means your allocation matches your risk tolerance and investment horizon, not that returns are maximized
- A low score may indicate your allocation is too aggressive or conservative for your actual needs

Core reminders:
- "The best allocation" is one you can stick with even during market panics
- Bogle opposed frequent allocation adjustments — only adjust for major life events (retirement, marriage) or significant target deviation
- AI's "optimal allocation" is based on historical data; the future's optimal allocation may differ

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