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Adjustments in a down market

Last post 10-14-2008 7:26 PM by scottb. 1 replies.
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  • 10-12-2008 8:57 PM

    Adjustments in a down market

    About a year ago I reallocated my assets in retirement and non-retirement accounts to broad-based index funds.  My plan was to make yearly adjustmenst back to my original allocations, but am not sure if I should wait for things to settle down or take the opportunity now. 

  • 10-14-2008 7:26 PM In reply to

    Re: Adjustments in a down market

    Depending on the level of imbalance it probably makes sense to make the adjustments now in both types of accounts. Remember, many advisers suggest making adjustments when the allocations have changed significantly, NOT by the calendar.

    You'll need to recognize, up front, that you may be playing a game of "catch a falling knive."

    In the taxable accounts you will probably have no tax consequences for rebalancing because you'll be moving money from fixed income to equities.

    Scott

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