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GlossaryETFs & Index Funds

Rebalancing

Periodically adjusting a portfolio back to its target mix as some holdings grow faster than others.

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  • RebalancingPortfolio Construction
  • Asset AllocationPortfolio Construction
  • ISAsBrokers & Accounts
  • Portfolio Models: 60/40, Three-Fund, Core-Satellite & Target-DatePortfolio Construction
  • Portfolio Risk: Exposure, Scenario Losses and Model LimitsRisk Management
  • Sector ETFs: Classification, Concentration and OverlapETFs & Index Funds

Related terms

Accumulating FundActive ManagementBenchmarkDistributing FundETFExpense RatioIndexIndex FundMutual FundNAV

Related lessons

intermediateETFs & Index Funds

SPY: The S&P 500, the Fund and the Traded Share

Use SPY as a US-listed ETF case study to separate benchmark rules, fund ownership and exchange prices, with worked examples of weighting, costs and total return.

intermediateETFs & Index Funds

Bond ETFs: Income, Duration and Market Prices

Separate a bond ETF share from its underlying bonds, then work through rate sensitivity, credit risk, distributions and the difference between market price and NAV.

Ironclad Research provides educational content only. Nothing on this platform is financial advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Always do your own research and consider professional advice before making financial decisions.