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Rebalancing

Adjusting portfolio weights back to target allocations.

Rebalancing is the process of realigning portfolio weights to desired targets after market movements cause drift. For example, if equities outperform bonds, the equity allocation may exceed the target, requiring selling equities and buying bonds to restore balance. Rebalancing enforces discipline and can capture a 'rebalancing premium' from systematically buying low and selling high.