03/13/2026
Diversification doesn't mean buy as many random stocks and ETFs as possible.
Diversification is one of the most important investing principles for reducing risk, but most investors do it all wrong.
In today's , I break down the three main ways to diversify your portfolio.
1. Diversify by Asset Class: Different assets behave differently; not every asset class will lead to high profits. Some are designed to keep your portfolio stable, especially when there's a market downturn.
When choosing an asset class, you want at least two of these functions:
- Growth: Choose an asset class that will lead to growth of your investments. The majority of your investments should be in this asset class if growth is your main goal. This is where you choose stocks or ETFs that contain stocks.
- Capital Preservation: You also want to offset your losses by holding assets that keep your capital intact. Fixed-income assets such as bonds, bond ETFs, money market funds, and GICs belong to this category.
-Hedging: Choose asset classes that protect your investments against market uncertainties. Commodities like Gold or Crypto fit this category.
2. Diversify by Country: You always want to invest in multiple geographic regions because the economic climate in one country wouldn't always be favourable.
3. Diversify by Industry: Each industry reacts differently to the economy; high growth could mean more volatility, and stability could mean slow growth. Balance both.
Building your investment portfolio goes beyond choosing hot stocks and requires a thoughtful strategy.
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