Diversification
Why should investors mix different types of investments?
Different investments react differently to news. Mixing types (and industries) protects you when one piece of the portfolio drops.
How StockIT helps you practice this
Buy names from different sectors (tech vs utilities vs staples). The pie chart colors show mix instantly. When one industry gets smashed by news, the rest of your book can still stand.
In-game tip: “Mix It Up” — Having different types of investments protects you when one goes down.
Try it with play money
- Open StockIT and tap GEN to refresh the market.
- Read the event and compare it with this idea.
- Choose Buy, Sell, or Wait using play money only.
- Review your portfolio bars and what changed.