How to use a bond tent to reduce sequence of returns risk

#68: This week, in part 1 of a 3-part series on asset allocation, I talk with Karsten Jeske, CFA, about how to implement bond/equity glide paths, both leading into retirement and in the initial years after retirement.Getting your asset allocation right, and shrewdly changing its composition in the years just before and just after retirement is one of the most impactful things you can do to offset sequence of returns risk.If you want to understand how to do this effectively, don’t miss today’s episode!We discuss:The intuition behind bond tents and equity glide pathsPros and cons of a bond tent strategy (what you gain, what you lose)How to determine the optimal % peak allocation of bondsHow long you should optimally stretch each glide path over (and why each side probably should be different durations)When is a longer vs. shorter glide path better in terms of returns and riskWhen is a bond tent NOT worth it and you should just stick with 100% equitiesCheck it out here:https://hackyourwealth.com/asset-allocationWhat do you think about the bond tent strategy? Let me know by leaving a comment.Don't miss an episode, hit that subscribe button...If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any upcoming episodes!Apple PodcastsOvercastSpotifyStitcherI need your help, please leave a listener review :)If you liked this episode, would you please leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts? It’d mean the world to me and your review also helps others find my podcast, too!Links mentioned in this episode:ERN's cashflow modeling spreadsheetERN's posts on glidepaths: part 1, part 2The shockingly un-simple math behind retirement safe withdrawal rates (Part 1) (HYW035)The shockingly un-simple math behind retirement safe withdrawal rates (Part 2) (HYW036)Schedule a private 1:1 consultation with meHYW private Facebook community  Intro/Outro: Old Bossa by Twin Musicom.

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