Risikostreuung

risk diversification

noun ri-ZEE-ko-shtroy-oong Rare

Also means

spreading of risk

Usage Note

Risikostreuung is the practice of spreading investments across asset classes or sectors to reduce overall risk. The financial principle behind it: nicht alle Eier in einen Korb legen.

Examples

"Eine gute Risikostreuung schützt das Portfolio bei Marktschwankungen."

Natural Translation

Good risk diversification protects the portfolio during market fluctuations.

Literal Translation

A good risk-diversification protects the portfolio at market-fluctuations.

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