AOA: Long-Term Simple Exposure, Right For 2026

Node Analytica Research346 FollowersFollow5ShareSavePlay(10min)CommentsSummaryThe iShares Core 80/20 Aggressive Allocation ETF offers a passively managed 80% equity, 20% fixed income global allocation, heavily weighted to US assets.AOA provides competitive liquidity and a low 0.15% expense ratio, though DIY investors could potentially replicate the strategy at a lower cost.The portfolio is concentrated in seven underlying iShares ETFs, with a pronounced tilt toward US mega-caps and growth sectors and moderate fixed income diversification.AOA suits investors seeking disciplined rebalancing and global exposure; I recommend a core allocation of 8-10% for autopilot growth with modest income. Pgiam/iStock via Getty Images The iShares Core 80/20 Aggressive Allocation ETF (AOA) seeks to replicate an 80/20 model investment strategy, where 80% of the portfolio is invested in equities (global stocks) and 20% in fixed income (bonds), with a strong bias towards the USThis article was written byNode Analytica Research346 FollowersFollowNode Analytica is a macro - onchain research firm whose founders have developed systematic investment strategies in the digital assets market in order to generate competitive and uncorrelated investment returns for institutional investors.Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.Recommended For You