During prolonged bear markets, investors naturally focus on how best to allocate portfolio assets to ensure they are not wholly exposed to the full brunt of declining equity prices. However, as the economy deteriorates and the financial sector in particular suffers declining revenue and job losses, investors should also consider whether they have increased exposure to operational and financial risks. This report is a guide to six strategies for survival, targeting the main trouble spots investors should evaluate in case the market environment continues to deteriorate.