Periodic rebalancing

The Systematic Approach to Portfolio Maintenance

Regular rebalancing maintains your target risk profile while systematically buying low and selling high.

Optimal Rebalancing Strategies

1. The QuantWave Rebalancing Matrix

Portfolio Type	Frequency	Threshold	Tax Consideration
Conservative	Annual	10% deviation	High priority
Balanced	Semi-annual	7% deviation	Moderate priority
Aggressive	Quarterly	5% deviation	Opportunistic

2. Smart Rebalancing Triggers

• Price-Based: Asset class deviation from target
• Risk-Based: Volatility threshold breaches
• Time-Based: Regular calendar intervals
• Cash Flow: New deposits/withdrawals

QuantWave Rebalancing Tools

1. One-Click Rebalancer

• Automatically calculates needed trades
• Optimizes for tax efficiency
• Considers transaction costs

2. Scenario Simulator

• Projects rebalancing outcomes
• Compares frequency options
• Tests threshold sensitivities

Advanced Rebalancing Techniques

1. The 5-Step Rebalance Process

1. Review current allocations vs. targets
2. Identify all deviations exceeding thresholds
3. Calculate ideal trade amounts
4. Optimize for taxes/costs
5. Execute and document

2. Cash Flow Harvesting

• Direct new contributions to underweight assets
• Use dividends to rebalance
• Withdraw from overweight positions

Common Rebalancing Mistakes

• Rebalancing too frequently (cost drag)
• Waiting too long (risk drift)
• Ignoring tax consequences
• Overlooking correlated assets

Performance Tracking

• Rebalance benefit ratio
• Risk reduction achieved
• Tax cost incurred
• Deviation from target

QuantWave transforms rebalancing from a chore to a strategic advantage. By combining automated tools with disciplined thresholds, you can maintain portfolio balance while systematically capitalizing on market movements.