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Holding stocks in companies of varied sizes through mutual funds or exchange-traded funds could help increase portfolio diversification.
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Most broad stock funds contain real estate investment trusts (REITs), but for a more strategic approach, investors can choose from a variety of REIT funds and individual REITs.
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When entering retirement, investment strategy typically shifts from a single, goal-based fixed time horizon to a multilayered, interrelated series of time periods.
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The stocks in the S&P 500 are classified by 11 sectors, each of which responds differently to market conditions.