diversification
Americannoun
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the act or process of diversifying; state of being diversified. diversify.
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the act or practice of manufacturing a variety of products, investing in a variety of securities, selling a variety of merchandise, etc., so that a failure in or an economic slump affecting one of them will not be disastrous.
Other Word Forms
- nondiversification noun
- overdiversification noun
Etymology
Origin of diversification
First recorded in 1595–1605, diversification is from the Medieval Latin word dīversificātiōn- (stem of dīversificātiō ). See diversify, -fication
Example Sentences
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Revenue diversification is also something shareholders have wanted to see from Snap, since the company makes most of its money from advertising.
From Barron's
SEC Chair Paul Atkins said Monday the change could increase the diversification of a retirement fund in an era when private assets make up a large part of capital markets.
From Barron's
Some on Wall Street view that diversification as an advantage, while others see simply another area where Microsoft has disappointed investors.
From MarketWatch
Private credit remains an evolving part of the investment landscape and may offer diversification and income potential for certain investors.
From MarketWatch
It makes it clear that selecting alternative assets for reasons including providing diversification may justify higher fees.
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