When stocks and bonds both tumble, the 60/40 split loses its luster.

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For decades, the classic 60/40 portfolio — 60% stocks and 40% bonds — served as the cornerstone of balanced investing. The idea was simple: When stocks stumbled, bonds would steady the ship. But ...