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Diversification (investing)
Spreading money across many different investments, so one going badly doesn't sink everything. Not the same as diversification in the Ansoff matrix, which means a business entering new markets with new products.
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Holding only your employer's shares is the opposite of diversification.
Why it matters to you.
If your salary and your savings both depend on one company, you're doubly exposed. Diversify the savings.
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