The Geography of Wealth: The Myth of Diversification

Most investors believe they're diversified because they own different assets. But what if those assets all depend on the same currency, government and legal system?

In this episode of Own the World, Cath Quiambao sits down with investor and entrepreneur Abhii Dabas to explore why the next generation of wealth isn't just diversified across asset classes—it's diversified across jurisdictions.

Abhii explains why countries should be treated like positions in a portfolio, shares the five questions he asks before investing anywhere in the world, and discusses how safety, growth, income, lifestyle and optionality shape better long-term investment decisions.

Whether you're building your first international portfolio or already investing globally, this episode offers a practical framework for thinking beyond traditional diversification.

Topics covered:

• Why owning multiple properties isn't true diversification
• Currency risk and government policy
• Investing across jurisdictions
• The 5-part country evaluation framework
• Lifestyle investing vs purely financial investing
• Identifying structural opportunities instead of following trends
• Building a globally resilient portfolio

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