Midyear Portfolio Check-In: When Does Rebalancing Actually Make Sense?

Mid-year can be a good time to review your portfolio and determine whether rebalancing makes sense. Rebalancing does not mean constantly moving assets around every time the market shifts. Instead, it is about checking whether your current allocation still reflects your goals, time horizon, and appropriate level of risk.

Rebalancing Is About Managing Risk

Over time, some parts of a portfolio may outperform others. When that happens, your allocation can drift away from where it was originally intended to be. For example, if the market has increased throughout the year, your portfolio may now carry more risk than you planned.

Rebalancing helps bring the portfolio back in line with the purpose of the money and the level of risk that fits your financial situation. It is less about reacting to short-term market movement and more about maintaining discipline.

When Rebalancing May Not Be Necessary

If your portfolio has remained relatively aligned with your intended allocation and your personal or financial situation has not changed, you may not need to make adjustments. However, it is still important to review your investments and confirm that your portfolio continues to reflect your plan.

A mid-year review can also uncover other planning opportunities, such as tax-loss harvesting during market sell-offs or evaluating whether your investment strategy still supports your broader financial goals.

Questions to Ask During a Portfolio Review

As you review your portfolio, consider whether your risk exposure has changed, whether your allocation still reflects your goals, and whether anything personal or financial has shifted that could affect your investment strategy.

You may also want to ask whether you are still invested the way you intended to be. These questions can help guide thoughtful decisions rather than reactionary ones.

Portfolio Management Requires Discipline

Good portfolio management is typically more about discipline than trying to predict the market. A mid-year review gives you the opportunity to evaluate where you are, compare it to where you intended to be, and make adjustments when they are appropriate.

Staying aligned with your plan can help keep your portfolio connected to your long-term financial objectives.

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Shawna Theriault, CFP®, CPA, CDFA®
Senior Financial Advisor, Wiser Wealth Management

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