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And many retail investors are jumping in and out of individual stocks, ignoring longstanding advice to put money into diversified funds for the long term.

However, Malaysia’s diversified export base, particularly strong trade ties with Asean, China, and other emerging markets, should help offset weaker U.S. demand, he added.

Some clients feel there are other things out there beyond a diversified portfolio—opportunities to increase wealth faster, investment themes that are important to jump on early.

Aw doesn’t expect this to materially impact IHH’s earnings and remains positive on its diversified regional base, solid execution track record and earnings support from Singapore’s recovery and rising medical tourism in Malaysia.

Because private-credit funds often lend to a broader range of businesses, for example, their fund portfolios tend to be more diversified compared with their private-equity counterparts.