40 Build Your Investment Portfolio on Diversification and Open Up a World of Options

Most women are already investors however many don't actually realise it. If you have a super fund, you are invested. The real question is whether your investments are structured in a way that supports what is important to you and where you are comfortable investing. In this episode, we unpack one of the most important principles in investing: diversification. Before you start choosing specific investments, before you explore themes or trends, this is where it all begins. Diversification is the foundation. When you build on the right foundations, everything else becomes clearer and more intentional. Once you understand diversification, you open up a world of options. Investing becomes less about guessing and more about designing a portfolio that reflects your goals, timeframe and values. In this episode, we cover: • What diversification really means  • Why diversification is the first step in building a strong portfolio • The psychology behind diversification and understanding the importance of learning to invest outside cash and property • How to diversify across different types of investments • How to diversify within investments, not just between them • The growing range of investment options now available to everyday investors For those who would like to explore the data further, I reference Global X’s publication The Australian ETF Landscape, which provides a detailed snapshot of how the ETF market has evolved in Australia and the breadth of investment options now available. You can access the report here: https://www.globalxetfs.com.au/australian-etf-landscape/ In this episode, I also refer to understanding your investment risk profile as part of building a diversified portfolio. If you would like a copy of a simple investment risk profile questionnaire to help guide your thinking, send me an email at [email protected] and I will happily send one through.