> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.diversifi.trade/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.diversifi.trade/diversifi-platform/index-methodology.md).

# DiversiFi Strategies vs custom portfolios

This section explains **how DiversiFi Strategies are constructed** and how they differ from **custom portfolios** created by users.

At a high level:

* **DiversiFi Strategies** are opinionated portfolios defined by DiversiFi (or partners), with explicit composition, weights, and rules.
* **Custom portfolios** are user-defined. The user chooses the tokens and weights; DiversiFi only provides the vault + rebalancing engine.

Both output a vault + dToken, but the methodology behind the composition is different.

See:

* [DiversiFi Strategies](/diversifi-platform/index-methodology/top-indexes.md) – how curated Strategies are defined and maintained.
* [Custom portfolios](/diversifi-platform/index-methodology/strategy-indexes.md) – user-defined portfolios managed by the same engine.

Custom portfolios do not use any platform scoring or ranking model – they simply inherit the same vault + rebalancing mechanics.