Don't panic: the power of long-term investing, actually useful rules of portfolio construction & is micro-investing worth it?

Last week was a tough finish for the world's stock markets. In the US, the S&P 500 was down 2.4% and Nasdaq 100 down 3.8% for the week. In Australia, Friday was our worst day in 18 months with the ASX 200 down 2.1%. If you're following the market day-to-day, you might be panicking. This episode is our reminder of why you shouldn't. We're zooming out and reminding you of the power of long-term investing. That's not all we're doing as we also discuss some rules of portfolio construction and answer a question on whether micro-investing is worth it. —------Have an investing question?Ask via our website and we'll answer it on the podcast.Join the conversation in the Facebook Discussion GroupOr get put in touch with a professional financial advisor by filling out this formWant more Equity Mates?Sign up to our email to keep up with business news Listen to our basics-of-investing podcast: Get Started Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter & even Threads—------In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. —------Equity Mates Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.