- “Fat Tail Risks” refers to the rare chance of experiencing extremely large losses, far beyond what is normally expected in the market. When we look at how many 20% pullbacks occurred in the S&P 500 Index throughout the years, we can see that it happens around 0.35 times per year. This translates to at least one bear market every 3-4 years, more often than some might expect.
- This highlights the importance of managing downside risk, even if we know these drops happen occasionally, no one knows exactly when they will happen next. Our RiskFirst® process prioritizes being ready for any market environment, aiming to help our clients handle these inevitable downturns without exceeding their comfort level.
Frequency of “Fat Tails”
Source: Bloomberg, Redwood. Data as of 2/23/2024. Date Range from 1/1/1927 - 12/31/2023.
- We believe capital preservation is key to consistent, long-term investment success.
- Our investment approach is grounded in economic theory and backed by quantitative analysis.
- Managing drawdown risk is a pillar from which we build our portfolios.
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Allgood Financial
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