Series 7 practice questionhardPortfolio Management 649
Rebalancing a portfolio means:
- Aincreasing risk every quarter regardless of conditions
- Bselling only losing positions for tax reasons
- Cadjusting holdings back toward target allocations✓ Correct answer
- Dusing margin to restore returns
Explanation
Why C — adjusting holdings back toward target allocations
Rebalancing restores a portfolio to its intended asset mix after market movements change the weightings. It is a discipline used to control risk drift.
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