Investing Basics
Portfolio Rebalancing: The Systematic Secret to Buying Low and Selling High
Verified Indian financial mathematics, statutory regulations, and step-by-step actionable breakdowns.
myfinedu Research Desk 2026-01-20 6 min read
Executive Summary & Key Takeaways
- •Rebalancing restores your target asset allocation (e.g. 70:30 Equity:Debt) after market movements.
- •Calendar Rebalancing: Review and rebalance once a year (e.g. every April 1st).
- •Threshold Rebalancing: Trigger rebalancing only when an asset class deviates by >5% from target weights.
The Disciplined Art of Taking Profits
In raging bull markets, investors get greedy and let equities expand to 85%-90% of their portfolio. When the inevitable crash occurs, paper wealth evaporates. Rebalancing forces you to systematically book profits at the top and buy debt/gold safely.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! The most tax-efficient method is 'Cash Flow Rebalancing' — redirect new monthly SIPs into the underweighted asset class (e.g. PPF/Debt) without triggering capital gains taxes on equity sales.
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