What is real diversification in these markets?

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As macroeconomic and geopolitical developments buffet public markets and many asset classes offer yields at, or close to, cycle lows, many private investors are asking themselves: is my portfolio diverse enough?

Now is a good time to review portfolios to understand where risks exist, whether asset exposure, investment timeframe and spread of risk still meet requirements in today's more challenging climate, and what opportunities for yield exist. Investors know that diversification is critical, but they are not always clear on what form this should take, nor is it always easy to achieve it. A new paradigm: Managers give their outlooks for a 'challenging' 2017 The key thing to remember is that this is not about how many investments a portfolio contains but how diverse the risks are to which ...

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