Advanced Risk Management - Strategies to Manage the Risk
Strategies to Manage Complex Risk
| Strategy | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Global diversification | Avoid overexposure to one country or currency |
| Risk parity allocation | Allocate based on risk, not just capital size |
| Volatility targeting | Adjust asset weights based on recent volatility |
| Hedging (options, gold, bonds) | Offset potential losses |
| Tail-risk hedging funds | Specialized funds to protect against crashes |
| Alternative investments | Lower correlation with traditional markets |
Summary Table
| Concept | What It Helps With |
|---|---|
| Geographic Diversification | Regional or currency shocks |
| Style Diversification | Changes in market leadership |
| Risk Ratios (Sharpe, etc.) | Understanding performance vs. risk |
| Beta | Exposure to market swings |
| Tail Risk / Black Swan | Planning for extreme, rare scenarios |