Finance
What is Diversification?
Diversification is the investing strategy of spreading money across many different assets so no single loss can sink your portfolio. It's the financial version of 'don't put all your eggs in one basket.'
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Watch a 2-minute lesson with voice + animation that explains diversification.
Key things to understand
- 1Spreading across assets reduces the impact of any one failing.
- 2It mixes types (stocks, bonds), sectors, and regions.
- 3It lowers risk without necessarily lowering long-term returns.
- 4Mutual funds and index funds are easy ways to diversify.
Frequently asked questions
- Why is diversification important?
- It cushions your portfolio: when some investments fall, others may hold or rise, smoothing returns.
- How do I diversify my investments?
- Spread money across asset types, industries, and regions — often easiest via index or mutual funds.
- Can you over-diversify?
- Yes — spreading too thin can dilute returns and add complexity without much extra risk reduction.