How to Defend Your Nest Egg Against Sequence of Returns Risk

RetirementSequence of returns risk can derail even well-funded retirements without the right strategy.Careful planning can reduce the danger of selling investments at a loss during market downturns. Sutthiphong Chandaeng/ShutterstockJavier Simon4/6/2026|Updated: 4/6/20260:00So after years of working hard and saving strategically, you’re considering stepping into retirement. But timing here is critical.If you retire when the market takes a sharp dip, you could end up depleting your savings much faster than expected. This is the consequence of the sequence of returns risk.