Diversification Myths: Why Are You Investing In Individual Stocks? by Chris Gilbert
The age old question of exactly how many stocks to hold is likely never going to be definitively answered. There are entire books, even courses, on the subject after all. Since portfolio construction is more of an art than a science, in this post I want to break down relevant studies, examine historical data, and analyze some of the best investors in an attempt to come up with the optimal strategy. As always, please share your comments and thoughts below!
Talking Points
- Diversification by the numbers
- Myths of diversification
- Why are...


