Investors can never be confident about what the market will do at any time and should not put all their investment eggs in one basket.
Diversification is the idea that a variety of investments will give a higher return while lowering the risk. The best time to practice disciplined investing with a diverse portfolio is before it becomes necessary, not as a knee-jerk reaction.
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