The ETF Experience: Safe Harbour - De-Risking in Choppy Markets

Published: November 1, 2024

Market Perspectives +    10 minutes = Current Insights

As many indices remain near all-time highs, investors may be asking: what's next? What goes up must come down, and with persistent uncertainty around inflation and a soft-landing scenario, now might be the right time for investors to consider de-risking their portfolios to ensure a safe harbour if markets shift. But what does that entail, and how can investors navigate this process?

Join Chiara Carozzi, Business Development Manager, TD Asset Management Inc. (TDAM) and Michael Formuziewich, CFA, Vice President, Retail Client Portfolio Management, TDAM as they explore today's key market risks, strategies for effective de-risking, and how TDAM can help safeguard investments against future volatility. 

Highlights Include:

  • With many markets outperforming, why should investors care about de-risking? (0:59)
  • What risks should investors be aware of? (2:17)
  • How did low-volatility strategies perform vs. common equities during the August pullback period? (4:29)
  • How can investors de-risk their portfolios? (5:26)
  • What are some ways you can de-risk with TDAM? (6:48)

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