As you diversify you need to evaluate your
investments — and your potential investments — on their
own merits, as well as what they bring to your overall portfolio.
It's not enough that an investment is in the right
asset
class or subclass — you'll need to make sure that
the investment you choose has the best chance of helping you meet
your financial goals. This means doing your research before you
invest, as well as reviewing your portfolio from time to time
to make sure that all of your investments are meeting your performance
expectations.