The Purpose of Diversification
Imagine a fisherman setting out to sea, dreaming of catching the biggest fish of his life. He seeks a spectacular marlin and focuses all his resources and effort on catching it. It’s an exciting prospect, but it’s also incredibly risky. It brings to mind Hemingway’s The Old Man and the Sea. What if Santiagos’ marlin gets away? What if his boat sinks? Or what if he runs short of drinking water on his journey? Or what if his fish is nowhere to be found? This allegory captures the essence of investment diversification. You may have heard the age-old advice: “Cast a wide net.”…
