Risk

What does low correlation mean in investing?

Low correlation means holdings don't all move the same way. When one drops, another may hold or rise - lowering overall stress.

How StockIT helps you practice this

Pair defensive Utilities/Staples with hotter IT/Energy. When Panic hits growth names, defensive holdings often hurt less - you feel low correlation.

In-game tip: “Low Correlation Wins” — Mix assets that don't move together - when one drops, others might rise.

Try it with play money

  1. Open StockIT and tap GEN to refresh the market.
  2. Read the event and compare it with this idea.
  3. Choose Buy, Sell, or Wait using play money only.
  4. Review your portfolio bars and what changed.

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