Diversifying a dividend portfolio can reduce risk from "summary" of The Little Book of Big Dividends by Charles B. Carlson
When it comes to investing in dividend-paying stocks, diversification is key. By spreading your investments across a range of companies and sectors, you can reduce the risk associated with owning individual stocks. Diversification helps to protect your portfolio from the impact of any one company or sector experiencing difficulties. For example, if you were heavily invested in the energy sector and oil prices suddenly plummeted, your entire portfolio would be at risk. However, if you had diversified your holdings to include companies from different sectors such as technology, healthcare, and consumer goods, the impact of falling oil prices on your overall portfolio would be less severe. By diversifying your dividend portfolio, you can also take advantage of different market conditions and economic cycles. Some sectors may perform better during times of economic growth, while others may be more resilient during downt...
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