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Diversification

The practice of reducing portfolio risk by combining assets with imperfect correlation, so that losses in one holding are offset by gains in another.

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Articles about this term

Risk Parity: Balancing Portfolios by Risk, Not Capital
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The Science of Diversification: From Markowitz to Modern Portfolios
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Correlation Breakdown During Crises: Why Diversification Fails When You Need It Most
12 min
Currency Hedging for Global Portfolios
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The Black-Litterman Model: Blending Views with Market Equilibrium
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