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Diversification

分散 / diversification — Measuring

The practice of holding different types of assets rather than concentrating on a single one.

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The principle that if one asset fails, the entire portfolio is not lost. ⚠ Dividing assets among things that are identical in substance but different in name does not constitute diversification. Observe what moves in tandem.