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Approved Financial Planners Explain Diversification for Lower Investment Risk

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Approved Financial Planners guides over-45s and pre-retirees in Western Australia on how diversification can lower portfolio risk and volatility.

-- Approved Financial Planners has developed an appointment-based process for Western Australians aged 45 and over who are reviewing how their investments may support retirement.

The process gives prospective clients a structured way to discuss how their portfolio is invested, how diversified it is, and whether the risk level matches their circumstances and retirement timeframe. It helps people prepare for an informed discussion about their investments rather than relying on a single standard portfolio mix.

For more information and to view the assessment, go here: https://www.approvedfp.com.au/reduce-risk-and-volatility/

For people nearing retirement, investment risk can carry more weight. A substantial fall in portfolio value near or during retirement may reduce the money available to cover living costs and leave less time for investments to recover. During appointments, the process encourages consideration of investment timeframe, income needs, ability to absorb losses and comfort with market movements.

The discussion covers the broad roles of shares, fixed income investments such as bonds, property exposure, cash and, where relevant, commodities such as gold. These investments can respond differently as economic conditions change. A mix of investments may reduce concentration risk and moderate volatility. It can also change a portfolio's potential returns and does not prevent losses.

ASIC's Moneysmart guidance notes that diversification can reduce the effect of individual investments performing poorly because different asset types may perform well at different times. Diversification can also occur within an asset class. For example, a share portfolio may be spread across industries and countries rather than rely on a small number of companies or a single market.

The process also considers how a portfolio can change over time. As market values move, an intended mix of investments can drift and take on a different level of risk. The appointment gives prospective clients an opportunity to raise these questions and understand the factors that may be relevant to their own position.

Diversification is a risk-management approach and cannot guarantee returns or protect every portfolio from a broad market fall. Investment outcomes depend on the investments selected, market conditions, costs, tax and each investor's circumstances.

Western Australians who would like to discuss their portfolio structure can request an appointment with Approved Financial Planners. The information in this release is intended to support informed discussion and is not personal financial advice.

For more information and to view the assessment, go here: https://www.approvedfp.com.au/reduce-risk-and-volatility/

Contact Info:
Name: Daniel Stevens
Email: Send Email
Organization: Approved Financial Planners Pty Ltd
Address: 7/437 Cambridge St,, Floreat, WA 6014, Australia
Website: https://approvedfp.com.au

Source: NewsNetwork

Release ID: 89206241

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