"magic of diversification" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} magic of diversification (uncountable)
  1. (finance) The effective reduction of risk of a portfolio, achieved without reduction to expected returns through the combination of assets with low or negative correlations. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Finance
    Sense id: en-magic_of_diversification-en-noun-Mbloe~jX Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: business, finance

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