Why Diversification Beats Stock Picking

Featuring Mark Gochnour, Head of Global Client Services Group   |   Jake DeKinder, Head of Client Communications   |   Wes Crill, PhD, Senior Client Solutions Director and Vice President

Why Diversification Beats Stock Picking
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May 22, 2026

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Asset Allocation Equity Investing Investment Principles

In Episode 46 of The Informed Investor podcast, we seek to answer one of investing’s most debated questions: How many stocks does an investor really need to own to build a truly diversified portfolio?

KEY TAKEAWAYS
  • Know your investing goal and what type of stocks you want to own.
  • Do due diligence on investment managers.
  • Be clear on your investing time horizon.
  • Stick with broad diversification.

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