New Delhi, Sept. 9 -- Predicting rain doesn't count; building the ark does.

Likewise, investors can't forecast market uncertainty, but they can fortify their portfolios with smart asset allocation.

Going beyond basic diversification, a multi-layered strategy helps protect investments during turbulent times.

Here are three approaches to prepare and safeguard your assets.

Diversification never goes out of style when it comes to asset protection strategy. Investors can undertake diversification by distributing investments across defensive sectors such as FMCG, pharmaceuticals, and utilities, alongside growth-oriented sectors like technology and manufacturing.

Maintaining exposure to large-cap companies provides stability, while allocati...