Diversification
Diversification is the practice of spreading investment exposure across multiple assets or companies so that a single outcome has less effect on the whole portfolio.
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Investor.gov defines diversification and cautions that it cannot guarantee against loss.
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Usage can vary across firms, programs, and jurisdictions; this definition describes the venture-scouting context.