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## [Hedged Equity Strategy - Targeting A Smoother Ride for Equity Investors](https://echowealthmanagement.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=175&catid=8&Itemid=257)

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May 30, 2017

As the US stock markets have done well for the past 8 years, many investors wonder if their portfolios are positioned well for potential market corrections.  Though it is impossible to predict the future, expecting volatility in the coming years is a safe bet.  Market volatility is normal, and feeling uneasy about a lower portfolio value is normal too.  Historical analysis shows that pullbacks of 5% have occurred about once a quarter, and pullbacks of 10% are likely to occur once

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