Understanding sequencing risk: a crucial factor in retirement planning

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In the words of former US Secretary of Defence Don Rumsfeld, there are “known knowns, known unknowns, and unknown unknowns”. Sequencing risk falls into the "known unknowns" category – we know market fluctuations will happen, but we can't predict their timing or severity.

This uncertainty is especially relevant for doctors transitioning from a stable, high-income career to the unpredictability of retirement.

Sequencing risk, or the risk of poor investment returns early in retirement, can significantly affect the longevity of retirement savings. For medical...

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