There were plenty of lessons for investors in 2024, as is the case every time we close the book on a calendar year. The one that stood out for me was the need to ensure your investments were globally diversified. If you didn’t do that and instead hunkered down in New Zealand assets, you didn’t enjoy the success you could’ve. Let's delve into some of the 2024 returns, from here and abroad, and highlight why it was so important to have your wealth spread far and wide.