The only true
buffer against downside risk is proper stock analysis and purchasing an equity at a discount to it's intrinsic value.
The remaining 20 % -30 % in cash equivalents continues to provide value as
a buffer against downside volatility, as well as serve as a storage place until it is time to acquire assets at more attractive prices.
Mid-cap and large - cap stocks provide significant
buffers against downside risk, whether by events within or outside the control of management.
Not exact matches
That's because increasing upside simultaneously decreases
downside, all while building in a margin of safety (a
buffer) that protects an investor
against ending up «upside down» on an investment.
This unique strategy uses options to participate in market gains, plus hold - to - maturity corporate high - yield fixed income ETFs as a
buffer to help protect
against downside risk.