Diversification · Question 4 of 12

What is concentration risk?

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  • C A large part of wealth depends on one investment, sector or region

Explanation

If a lot of money is in one security, one sector or one country, a single event can cause large losses. Typical examples are shares of one's own employer or portfolios with only a few securities. Diversification reduces this risk.

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