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How diversified is your portfolio, really?

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Owning more investments does not necessarily mean you are diversified. The ten largest companies now make up around 40% of the S&P 500, while South Africa’s market carries its own concentration risk through gold and precious-metals shares.

In this episode, Linda Eedes examines why portfolios can hold many securities yet remain exposed to the same economic story. She explains why diversification may look like underperformance while a concentrated trade keeps winning, but remains essential to managing permanent capital loss and compounding wealth over time.
9 Oct English South Africa Investing · Management

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