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Diversification Meaning in Personal Finance

A strategy for reducing risk by spreading money across different assets or sectors.

Glossary term

Diversification

A strategy for reducing risk by spreading money across different assets or sectors.

Simple explanation

Diversification does not remove risk completely, but it helps reduce the impact of a single poor-performing investment.

Related Terms

Asset Allocation

How your money is divided across different asset types like cash, equities, and bonds.

Compound Interest

Interest earned on both the original amount and previously earned interest.

Emergency Fund

A dedicated cash buffer for unexpected expenses or temporary income disruption.

Inflation

The general increase in prices over time, which reduces purchasing power.