Rebalancing 101: The Once‑a‑Year Habit That Keeps Your Portfolio Honest
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- Rebalancing adjusts your portfolio back to a target allocation when market moves cause drift.
- It’s a risk‑management habit, not a short‑term market‑timing tactic.
- Many investors check once a year or when allocations move outside a tolerance band (often ~3–5 percentage points).
- Use new contributions first; be mindful of taxes and trading costs in taxable accounts.
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