Example of Bank Diversification with Multiple Borrowers
To illustrate diversification, consider a bank that lends to numerous similar borrowers. The bank operates on the statistical principle that while a small fraction may default on their loans due to uncontrollable events, the vast majority will successfully repay. This portfolio approach allows the bank's total return to remain stable, as the successful repayments compensate for the few defaults.
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