Quick Answer:
Systematic risk affects the whole market; unsystematic risk is asset-specific.
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You can’t avoid systematic risk (e.g. recessions), but you can minimise unsystematic risk through diversification. Balanced exposure ensures one event doesn’t derail your entire portfolio.
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