What is a diversified portfolio?

A diversified portfolio is a strategic mix of different types of investments that's aimed at managing risk while pursuing potential returns. Key concepts and practices include:

1. Asset Class Diversification: Diversifying across various asset classes (like stocks, bonds, and real estate) can help balance the portfolio’s performance because different asset classes react differently to economic conditions. For instance, while stocks may perform well during economic growth, bonds can provide stability during downturns 1.

2. Geographic Diversification: Including investments from different geographical regions can protect against risks tied to a particular country's economic or political circumstances 1.

3. Inflation and Growth Considerations: A well-diversified portfolio should be balanced for different economic scenarios, such as varying rates of inflation and economic growth. This balance helps in managing potential risks and rewards associated with changes in economic conditions 2.

4. Sector and Company Diversification: Investing across different industries and companies can reduce the impact of a decline in a particular sector or company on the overall portfolio 3.

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5. Strategic Management: It's important to adjust the portfolio’s contents according to evolving market conditions and individual financial goals. This involves continuously assessing and potentially rebalancing the assets in the portfolio 2.

By combining these diversification strategies, a portfolio can ideally minimize risks while still aiming for growth, tailored to an investor's specific risk tolerance and financial objectives.