Advanced Risk Management - Strategies to Manage the Risk

Strategies to Manage Complex Risk

StrategyPurpose
Global diversificationAvoid overexposure to one country or currency
Risk parity allocationAllocate based on risk, not just capital size
Volatility targetingAdjust asset weights based on recent volatility
Hedging (options, gold, bonds)Offset potential losses
Tail-risk hedging fundsSpecialized funds to protect against crashes
Alternative investmentsLower correlation with traditional markets

Summary Table

ConceptWhat It Helps With
Geographic DiversificationRegional or currency shocks
Style DiversificationChanges in market leadership
Risk Ratios (Sharpe, etc.)Understanding performance vs. risk
BetaExposure to market swings
Tail Risk / Black SwanPlanning for extreme, rare scenarios