Diversification: How to actually get it right

Diversification. It is one of the most common investing buzzwords. But too many investors are getting it wrong. After listening to this, you won't be. In this episode we unpack everything you need to know about diversification, including: What we mean when we say diversification The different types of diversification Common mistakes investors make What good diversification looks like How to check if your own portfolio has good diversification Then we close out by Ren running his portfolio through AI to get a sense of how diversified he is. Links Referenced: > Betashares Direct is designed to help self-directed investors build long-term wealth, find out more here. 📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast! 🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes on our new Get Started Investing channel Subscribe here —------ Want more Equity Mates? Sign up to our daily news email Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify) Pick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just Invest Follow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. —------ Get Started Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.

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