Retirement Talk Radio's Podcast

‘Heads I win, tails you lose.’ In this uncertain time, investors are facing a lot of volatility. We often discuss using tactical management and algorithms to prevent losses but what other tools are available? How can we win when the market goes up and when the market goes down? We can always be certain the market will do one of three things: go up, go down, or go sideways. So we have to prepare and properly protect ourselves for all three outcomes. On today's episode, we'll discuss the value of a tail hedge, managing tail risk, using a tail hedge versus an algorithm, and how this insurance tool fits into your overall portfolio construction.    Facing a black swan event and managing loss becomes much more significant as you reach retirement. In the same way, we protect our home, our car, and our health with insurance we should also be protecting our portfolio. By managing your tail risk, you are able to utilize insurance within your portfolio. This allows you to stay competitive when the market goes up and you