Asked by Jamie Flexer on Apr 25, 2024

Why are some risks diversifiable and some non-diversifiable? Give an example of each.

Diversifiable Risk

Relates to the risk that can be reduced or eliminated from a portfolio by holding a variety of investments.

Non-Diversifiable Risk

A type of investment risk that cannot be eliminated through diversification, arising from factors that affect all companies.

  • Understand the meanings and distinctions of systematic versus unsystematic risk.