Why Investors Need Emotional Strength Just as Much as a Diversified Portfolio

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I am going to say something mainstream or even old-school, but people in the business world consider portfolio stability the most important factor in investing. Is that the right move? If you are a rational investor with a long-term vision, the answer is most likely yes.

But let’s be honest: does it really matter how diversified your portfolio is if you can’t handle your emotions when the market starts crashing and your assets are losing value? Financial success is hard to achieve without emotional resilience (there are exceptions, sure). While diversification is a key tool for managing risk, an investor’s ability

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