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What is Portfolio Rebalancing?
Portfolio rebalancing is the process of realigning the weightings of a portfolio of assets. It involves periodically buying or selling assets in your portfolio to maintain your desired level of asset allocation and risk tolerance.
Key Features
Rebalancing helps maintain the intended risk level of your portfolio. It can be done on a regular schedule (e.g. quarterly or annually) or based on specific thresholds (e.g., when an asset class deviates by a specified percentage like 5%).
Rebalancing Strategies
- Time-based rebalancing: Adjusting the portfolio at regular calendar intervals.
- Threshold-based rebalancing: Rebalancing when asset allocation deviates from target by a set percentage.
- Tactical rebalancing: Making adjustments based on market conditions and economic forecasts.
How to Maximize Portfolio Performance?
- Regularly reviewing your investment goals and risk tolerance.
- Staying informed about market trends without panic-selling during market dips.
- Utilizing new cash inflows to buy underweighted assets instead of selling overweighted ones to minimize taxes.
Tax Implications
- Gains realized from rebalancing sales may be subject to short-term or long-term capital gains tax.
- Long-term equity capital gains above ₹1.25 Lakh per financial year are taxed at 12.5%.
- Consider tax-efficient approaches (e.g., rebalancing inside tax-advantaged accounts or using fresh SIPs).
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should I rebalance my portfolio?
Most financial advisors recommend rebalancing once a year or whenever an asset class deviates by more than 5% to 10% from its target allocation.
Can I rebalance without selling assets?
Yes! You can rebalance by directing new monthly investments, SIPs, or dividends into underweighted asset classes until your target allocation is restored.