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It is one thing to have a large portfolio and another thing to have a well-diversified portfolio. To be well-diversified, you must have a wide range of investments such as stocks, bonds, real estate funds, international securities, and so on. By so doing, you are spreading out your investment risks and making room for more returns. However, do not overdiversify, ensure you are able to monitor all your assets within your portfolio and only invest in assets that you understand.
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5. Asset Allocation or Target Date Funds
Asset allocation funds are the simplest approach to diversify your portfolio. These are mutual funds that have a fixed stock and bond combination. A 60/40 fund, for example, will allocate 60% of its assets to stocks and 40% to bonds or cash. As a result, a portfolio whose asset allocation mix get...
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Diversification
A diversified portfolio ensures that your capital is spread across a variety of investments. It ensures that you are not reliant on a single investment or industry for all your rewards. Fortunately, there are multiple asset classes to invest your money into, such as equity or bonds. It reduces yo...
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2. Customize with Index Funds
Investing in securities that replicate multiple indices is an excellent approach to diversify your portfolio over time. An index fund will hold all the securities in each index to closely replicate the performance of that benchmark. By incorporating specific fixed-income solutions into your portf...
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3. Invest in a Mix of Mutual Funds and Exchange-Traded Funds
Using ETFs and mutual funds are simple ways to choose asset classes that help diversify your portfolio.
Begin your mutual fund by investing in a few companies that you trust, and even use daily. Other alternatives include commodities, and real estate investment trusts (REITs).
The key...
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1. Diversify with Individual Stocks and Bonds
If you have the funds and the know-how, you can create a well-diversified portfolio by investing in specific stocks and bonds. However, you must beware of concentrating on a single investment. For instance, avoid holding shares in one industry or even a specific company as this increases your ris...
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