What is Rebalancing? | SIE, SERIES7, SERIES65 Exam Prep
Dec 31, 2025
Rebalancing is the process of periodically adjusting a portfolio back to its target asset allocation by buying underweighted assets and selling overweighted ones. This risk management strategy can be calendar-based (e.g., quarterly or annually) or threshold-based (when allocations drift beyond set limits).
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š” Exam Tip: Rebalancing maintains TARGET ALLOCATION and controls RISK. Calendar-based (e.g., annually) or threshold-based (e.g., 5% drift). Purpose is risk management, NOT return maximization. New contributions can rebalance tax-efficiently.
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