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Think you're diversified because you own multiple mutual funds? Think again. RSG Investments reveals the truth about diversification and how to build a portfolio that can weather market storms.

📋 Key Topics:

What diversification really means
The false diversification trap
Asset class, geographic, and sector diversification
Understanding correlation
Over-diversification risk
Real portfolio examples

🎯 Who Should Watch:

Anyone with mutual funds, ETFs, 401k/IRA accounts, DIY investors, or those who experienced unexpected losses in "diversified" portfolios.

🚨 Common Diversification Myths:

Myth 1: "I own 10 mutual funds, so I'm diversified"
Reality: Many funds hold identical stocks. You might own Apple, Microsoft, Amazon 10 times over.

Myth 2: "My 401k is automatically diversified"
Reality: Most 401k participants are 80%+ in U.S. large-cap stocks, missing entire asset classes.

Myth 3: "Index funds provide complete diversification"
Reality: S&P 500 is only one asset class, missing small-cap, international, bonds, alternatives.

Myth 4: "More funds equals more diversification"
Reality: Leads to over-diversification, increased costs, and "diworsification."

📈 Dimensions of True Diversification:

Asset Classes: Stocks, bonds, real estate, commodities, cash, alternatives
Geographic: U.S., developed international, emerging markets
Market Cap: Large, mid, small-cap
Style: Growth, value, blend
Sectors: Technology, healthcare, financials, energy, utilities, consumer goods
Bonds: Government, corporate, municipal, varying durations

🔍 Reality-Check Your Portfolio:

List all holdings across every account
Check for overlap in fund holdings
Analyze asset allocation percentages
Assess correlation between investments
Identify gaps and concentration risks

⚠️ Signs You're NOT Really Diversified:

All funds have same top 10 holdings
Portfolio dropped 40%+ when market dropped 20%
No international exposure
Everything in growth stocks
No bonds or alternatives
All investments in same sector
Portfolio mirrors S&P 500 exactly

💡 Building True Diversification:

Asset Allocation: Determine stock/bond mix based on goals and timeline. Add real assets for inflation protection.
Geographic Exposure: Include international markets, both developed and emerging.
Diversify Within Classes: Mix large, mid, small-cap. Blend growth and value. Spread across sectors.
Monitor Correlation: Choose investments that don't move in lockstep. Rebalance regularly.
Avoid Over-Diversification: More isn't always better. Focus on meaningful diversification.

💰 The Cost of False Diversification:

Hidden concentration leads to massive losses during downturns. You miss opportunities in other markets and asset classes. Emotional panic selling locks in losses and derails your plan.

🏢 About RSG Investments:

We build truly diversified portfolios tailored to your goals, risk tolerance, and timeline using sophisticated analysis to identify hidden concentrations.

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Phone: 913-685-9422
Website: www.rsginvests.com

Disclaimer: Educational purposes only, not personalized investment advice. Diversification does not guarantee profit or protect against loss. Consult a qualified financial advisor before making decisions.

Investment advisory services offered through RSG Investments, LLC, an investment advisory firm registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.