Episode 11. Diversification in Practice
Episode 11. Diversification in Practice How Many Positions, and How Should You Split Them? Before We Begin: Diversification Isn’t for “Higher Returns” — It’s for “Not Breaking” When people hear “diversification,” they often misunderstand it: “Doesn’t diversification reduce returns?” “Isn’t it better to go big on one great stock?” In practice, diversification is less about maximizing upside and more about preventing a single mistake from becoming the end of the game. Episode 9 defined exit rules (cut losses vs take profits). Episode 10 structured decision-making (split entries & exits). Episode 11 builds the next layer: structural diversification —how to design a portfolio that stays functional across changing markets. Recommended Keywords diversification, portfolio construction, asset allocation, sector diversification, rebalancing, investment basics, risk management, volatility management, long term investing * This article is for informational purposes only and does not constit...