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What Does the Market “Know” ?

The Big Picture

I am not a fan of that framing; my preference is to note that different investors in equity and fixed income have very different risk tolerances stocks, time horizons, and investment goals. But rational people can reasonably disagree on anything market-related — after all, someone has to be on the other side of your trade.

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An Investment Guide for IRAs

Integrity Financial Planning

1] What are Your Investment Goals and Risk Tolerance When selecting investments for your IRA, consider your investment goals and risk tolerance. If you are younger, you may be able to take more risks because you have a longer time horizon to earn back potential gains and receive more income in the future.

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How to Determine Your Client’s Risk Capacity

BlueMind

However, it should be well understood that a client’s financial profile includes their risk tolerance and their risk capacity. In this article, although we will be focusing on the latter one and why it is significant to determine your client’s risk capacity let’s first understand the difference between the two.

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Asset Allocation

MainStreet Financial Planning

There are many steps in building an investment portfolio, in this article, I’ll discuss how asset allocation and risk tolerance are important considerations when investing. The appropriate mix or recipe in these various categories varies given your age, risk tolerance, and timeline to retirement or spending.

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Investing strategies for bear markets

Nationwide Financial

A bear market may reveal to investors that they are over-exposed to more risk than they are comfortable with. In this case, a risk tolerance review with a financial professional can help align your holdings with your true risk tolerance. When interest rates fall, bond values rise.

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The “January omen” for stocks

Nationwide Financial

Much of the bullish perspective on this current rally centers on hopes that the Federal Reserve can engineer a soft landing for the economy. They should instead follow the fundamentals of investing and a long-term strategy designed around each investor’s specific goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance.

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A good time for a risk check-up

Nationwide Financial

Review risk tolerance and current asset allocation strategy It’s important to ensure your clients’ portfolios align with their risk tolerance because taking too much risk can negatively impact their ability to navigate market fluctuations. You can help them start the year right by conducting a retirement checkup.