What is sequence of returns risk?
Sequence of returns risk is the danger that a market fall early in retirement drains a portfolio faster than the same fall later on.
Selling investments while prices are low leaves less to recover. A cash buffer, a lower withdrawal rate or flexible spending all reduce the risk.
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Fireball stress tests standard FIRE against 5,000 possible market outcomes and shows how often your spending stays funded.
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