Investing Strategy
Rebalancing: How Often and Why It Matters
Rebalancing is the process of bringing your portfolio back to target weights. It is a risk-control tool, not a market-timing strategy.
What rebalancing does
- Keeps risk exposure aligned with your target allocation.
- Prevents one asset class from dominating your portfolio.
- Supports disciplined buy-low and sell-high behavior.
How often should you rebalance?
- Use a schedule like quarterly or semiannual review.
- Pair schedule with tolerance bands for major drifts.
- Avoid constant tinkering based on headlines.
Practical move: A simple written rebalancing rule can reduce emotional decisions during volatile markets.
Practical rebalancing workflow
- Define your target allocation and drift bands.
- Review holdings on a set calendar.
- Rebalance only when drift exceeds your threshold.
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