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Are Index Funds Still Diversified? Concentration Risk and a Top-Heavy Market

19 Feb 2026

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Learn how concentration risk can affect index funds and how 2026 catch-up contributions work. Senior news writer Anna Helhoski and Ryan Sterling, a wealth advisor with NerdWallet Wealth Partners, break down stock market concentration risk and what it means for index fund diversification. Then, hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola answer a listener’s question about 2026 catch-up contributions, including FICA wages, Roth 401(k) rules for some high earners, and other ways to boost retirement savings. NerdWallet Wealth Partners, LLC is an affiliate of NerdWallet Inc. NerdWallet Wealth Partners is a fiduciary online financial advisor, offering low-cost, comprehensive financial advice and investment management. Learn more at https://nerdwalletwealthpartners.com/ Use NerdWallet’s free investment return calculator to estimate how much your money can grow. Enter your planned contributions, timeline, rate of return and compounding frequency to get started: https://www.nerdwallet.com/investing/calculators/investment-calculator Backdoor Roth IRA: What It Is and How to Set It Up https://www.nerdwallet.com/retirement/learn/backdoor-roth-ira Want us to review your budget? Fill out this form — completely anonymously if you want — and we might feature your budget in a future segment! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScK53yAufsc4v5UpghhVfxtk2MoyooHzlSIRBnRxUPl3hKBig/viewform?usp=header To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email [email protected]. Like what you hear? Please leave us a review and tell a friend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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