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Retirement Glidepath Basics
Shift risk as you age
Retirement glidepaths gradually lower equity exposure and raise bonds or cash as you near retirement, reducing sequence of returns risk while balancing growth and capital preservation.
- glidepath
- asset allocation
- retirement
- sequence risk
- target date
Define Target
Pick retirement year and risk tolerance; set start/end equity levels.
Shift Gradually
Move allocations yearly or via target-date funds to smooth volatility.
Revisit
Adjust for longevity, expenses, and other income like pensions.
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