Explaining Investment Portfolio Differences
A study of household finances reveals that as a household's total wealth increases, the proportion of that wealth held in high-volatility assets (like stocks) also tends to increase, while the proportion held in low-volatility assets (like savings accounts) decreases. Briefly explain the financial principle that accounts for this observed pattern.
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