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I am doing a review of my own portfolio and this just comes as good information and good timing so need to put it here for reference and memory. <\/p>\n
Maybe you can use it as well? From Mark Minervini Blog<\/p>\n
10 Steps to take to lessen portfolio risk <\/p>\n
How should you brace yourself for volatile times or worse, a market correction; what exactly does taking a defensive posture mean? Other than the obvious answer of going to 100% cash, here are a few suggestions for reducing risk exposure in your portfolio during a volatile or corrective market environment: 1. Get off margin immediately 2. Raise at least 25-50% cash 3. If you choose to trade, take smaller than normal position sizes <\/p>\n
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