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Summary

The video script discusses the recommended number of stocks to own for effective risk diversification, suggesting 10-15 different stocks across 5-6 industries as a good starting point, as advised by Aktiespararna. It distinguishes between 'market risk' and 'company risk', explaining that while market risk is inherent to all stocks, company risk can be mitigated by owning more stocks in various companies. The script emphasizes the importance of not owning just 1-2 stocks due to poor risk diversification and encourages investors to consider their risk spreading strategy, with resources available at Nordnet Academy for further learning.

Takeaways

• 📈 The organization Aktiespararna recommends owning about 10-15 different stocks to achieve a good spread of risk in a portfolio.
• 🏭 It's beneficial for the stocks to be from 5-6 different industries to ensure diversification.
• 💼 There are two main risks to be aware of when investing in stocks: market risk and company risk.
• 🌐 Market risk is the general risk associated with stock market investments and is difficult to avoid by buying more stocks as all are affected by the market.
• 🏦 To manage market risk, one can keep some money in a savings account.
• 🏢 Company risk is associated with a single company and can be mitigated by owning stocks in multiple companies.
• 📉 Owning more stocks reduces the so-called company risk, as it diversifies exposure to individual companies.
• 📊 The risk diversification effect begins to diminish after owning about 15 stocks, but owning more or fewer is still acceptable.
• 🔢 The script suggests that owning 1-2 stocks is not ideal for risk diversification, while owning between 10-15 stocks is a good starting point for a portfolio.
• 🧐 There is no one-size-fits-all model for investors, but it's important to consider risk diversification.
• 📚 For those interested in learning more about stocks, there are additional resources available at Nordnet Academy.
• 🍀 The speaker wishes good luck with investments, emphasizing the importance of informed decision-making.

Q & A

What is the recommended number of stocks to own according to Aktiespararna?

Aktiespararna recommends owning approximately 10-15 different stocks to achieve a good level of diversification in one's portfolio.

Why is it suggested to have stocks in 5-6 different industries?

Having stocks in 5-6 different industries helps to spread the risk across various sectors, ensuring that one's portfolio is not overly exposed to the ups and downs of a single industry.

What is 'market risk' and why is it hard to avoid by buying more stocks?

Market risk is the general risk associated with investing in the stock market. It is hard to avoid by buying more stocks because all stocks are influenced by the market to some extent.

How can one manage market risk when investing in stocks?

One way to manage market risk is by diversifying investments, for example, by having some money in a savings account, which is less affected by market fluctuations.

What is 'company risk' and how is it different from market risk?

Company risk is the risk associated with an individual company, as opposed to market risk which is the general risk of the stock market. Company risk can be mitigated by owning stocks in multiple companies.

How does owning more stocks help in reducing company risk?

Owning more stocks reduces company risk by spreading the investment across various companies, so that the poor performance of a few companies can be offset by the good performance of others.

What does the script suggest about the diminishing returns of risk spreading after owning 15 stocks?

The script suggests that the effect of risk spreading begins to diminish after owning 15 stocks, meaning that owning more than 15 stocks does not significantly increase the level of diversification.

Can owning fewer stocks than the recommended 10-15 still be a good strategy?

Yes, it is possible to be a specialist and own fewer stocks, such as 5-6, but it is important to be aware that this may not provide as good risk spreading as owning more stocks.

What is the potential downside of owning only 1-2 stocks?

Owning only 1-2 stocks can lead to poor risk spreading, as the performance of one's portfolio is heavily dependent on the performance of a very small number of companies.

Where can one find more information about stocks and investing?

For more information about stocks and investing, one can refer to additional videos and articles available in Nordnet Academy.

What is the script's final advice regarding stock ownership and investment strategy?

The script advises considering risk spreading when deciding how many stocks to own and emphasizes that there is no one-size-fits-all approach, but between 10-15 stocks can be a good starting point for a portfolio.