People have avoided huge losses by holding old-fashioned, well-balanced investments, an approach our columnist is banking on for the future. Stocks and Bonds, International Trade and World Market, United States Politics and Government, Customs (Tariff), Asset Allocation (Personal Finances), Recession and Depression, Pensions and Retirement Plans, Personal Finances, Content Type: Service People have avoided huge losses by holding old-fashioned, well-balanced investments, an approach our columnist is banking on for the future. NYT > Business