Balance Quote by Larry Hite
“We diversify in two ways. First, we probably trade more markets worldwide than any other money manager. Second, we don't just use a single best system. To provide balance, we use lots of different systems ranging from short to long term. Some of these systems may not be that good by themselves, but we really don't care; that is not what they are there for.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Financial Markets Discussion, Larry Hite, 1998
Diversification is achieved by trading many markets and employing multiple strategies, even if some are weak alone, to create overall balance and resilience.
In simple terms: Use many markets and many strategies for balance.
Key Takeaway
Combine varied systems for robustness.
Themes
diversification
risk management
strategy
Mood
analytical
strategic
Type
business
financial
When to use this quote
- investment management
- hedge fund operations
- risk mitigation
- strategy selection
Key Concepts
portfolio theory
systemic resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you evaluate the contribution of weaker systems?
- When does diversification become over‑complication?
A Different Perspective
Some systems may underperform individually, limiting overall returns if not properly weighted.
