Diversification vs theme risk is the buzziest debate among Indian retail investors reviewing portfolios for red flags and growth bets. Across threads, readers flag overlaps in thematic bets while others push broader sector exposure as a hedge against crowding into a few themes [1].
Overlap watch The loudest flags come from post 1, where bets like ICICI Nifty EV, PhD Fund, and DSP NRNE are flagged as risky. The core message: if a portfolio leans too hard on a handful of themes, risk concentration tends to rise and diversification may suffer [1].
Diversification wins - GoldBees and ICICI Silver ETF offer commodities exposure beyond stocks [2] - A cross-sector mix appears with Bharat Electronics, HAL, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, and Adani Power in the mix [2] - Readers push pharma picks (Dr. Reddy's, Zydus, Natco) and stronger IT/infra exposure (Infosys, HCL Tech, Tata Capital) for balance [3]
Closing thought: Indian readers are converging on broader sector exposure to ride cycles and reduce risk from concentrated thematic bets. The takeaway is clear—keep long-term holdings intact while widening your sector footprint to avoid overlaps and theme-only bets [2][3].
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