Half of All Workers Are Making a Serious Investment Mistake, Study Shows

In fact, according to a survey from Principal, just 50% of all Americans indicate they've diversified their investments since the Great Recession or in preparation for market volatility. That surprising number shows about half of all investors are taking on a huge and unnecessary risk that could be very costly -- especially during the 2020 recession and any market downturns that go along with it. Why is diversification so important?