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Strategic Shields – LDI, CDI, and Liquidity Management

Introduction

Building on our previous discussion of sequence risk, this chapter focuses on actionable strategies to mitigate its impact. We explore how Liability-Driven Investing (LDI) and Cash-Flow-Driven Investing (CDI) can serve as strategic shields against forced liquidation and funding deterioration.

Here’s the paper: Strategic Shields – LDI, CDI, and Liquidity Management

Rich Hudson

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