horizontal diversification

Horizontal diversification

on March 10, 2009

Horizontal diversification is when you hold different instances of the same asset class. In this form of portfolio diversification, you’re trying to reduce localised or industry sector specific risks. A broad index-based ETF is a good example of horizontal diversification. The classic example of horizontal diversification given in textbooks involves the weather, and two companies: [...]

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