Portfolio Diversification
Don't put all your eggs in one basket. Diversification spreads your money so that one bad stock, sector or market can't wreck your whole portfolio.
Why it works
Different investments don't all move together. When one falls, another may hold steady or rise. Combining them smooths the ride without necessarily giving up long-term returns.
Diversification reduces company-specific risk. It cannot remove market risk: in a broad sell-off, most stocks fall together.
Five ways to diversify
| Across | What it means | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | Own many companies, not a few | A basket of stocks or an index fund |
| Sectors | Spread across different industries | Tech, healthcare, banks, consumer, energy |
| Asset classes | Mix stocks with other assets | Stocks, bonds, gold, cash |
| Regions | Invest beyond one country | Home market plus international funds |
| Time | Invest gradually rather than all at once | Monthly SIP or dollar-cost averaging |
How many stocks is enough?
Owning a couple of dozen stocks across different sectors removes much of the single-company risk. Beyond that, each extra stock adds less benefit.
A single broad index fund gives you hundreds of companies in one purchase.
Hidden concentration
- Five tech stocks are really one bet on technology.
- Several funds can own the same big companies.
- Your job may already tie you to one industry. Avoid doubling up in your portfolio.
Don't over-diversify
Owning too many overlapping funds or dozens of tiny positions makes a portfolio hard to track and pushes results toward an expensive index. Keep it simple: a few well-chosen funds or a focused list of stocks.
Rebalancing
Over time, winners grow into a bigger share of your portfolio and increase your risk. Once or twice a year, trim what has grown too large and top up what has shrunk to get back to your target mix.
Educational information only, not investment advice. Market data may be delayed.
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