After the stocks surged on Wednesday (11 Dec), with NASDAQ above 20,000 points for the first time, catalyst by the soaring of technology companies shares.
We saw that the equities returned the previous big gains after the release of PPI economic data which set a negative tone for trading. We have S&P 500 and DJIA drop 0.54% and 0.53% respectively while NASDAQ declined more with -0.66%.
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Portfolio diversification is the strategy of spreading investments across different assets, sectors, industries, and geographical regions to reduce the overall risk of the portfolio. The idea is that by holding a variety of investments, the overall performance of the portfolio will be less dependent on the performance of any single investment, reducing the risk of large losses.
Why is Portfolio Diversification Important?
1. Risk Reduction:
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The recent insider sale of MetLife shares at a lower price suggests satisfaction with a lower valuation, casting a negative outlook. Despite some insider buying, the long-term picture lacks positivity. However, high insider ownership indicates management's consideration for shareholders' interests.

The mix of a low ROE and high debt usage is unattractive. Investors should consider a company's potential performance if borrowing becomes difficult as credit markets fluctuate.