A post on social media platform X by user Stocks World struck a chord with long-term investors by highlighting one simple rule followed by veteran investors like Warren Buffett that most overlook. The tweet highlighted that many investors confuse diversification with safety, while the world’s most successful investors quietly do the opposite. Instead, the greatest investors concentrated their capital into a small number of high-conviction ideas. When investors focus on just three to five well-researched positions, risk management becomes intentional rather than reactive. He avoids chasing trends, rarely diversifies for appearance’s sake, and believes patience is an edge few investors truly possess.

Source: Mint February 12, 2026 09:12 UTC