IFB283: Back to the Basics of Building a Portfolio

Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast! In today's episode, we will do a back to the basics discussion about building a portfolio from scratch! We all know how daunting it can be starting your own portfolio especially with so much information available now in our age. Don't fret! Andrew and Dave is here to give you insightful tips as they share about how a retail investor can start based on their own experiences also so listen on! Timestamps of the episode: -The idea of building an investment portfolio from scratch. [02:00] -Don't put all your eggs in one basket! [03:25] -Different sectors of the stock market that are available for beginner investors. [05:17] -Diving in sectors you're passionate with is a good starting point. [10:45] -How to cope and not succumb in FOMO with the hottest sectors of the day. [13:25] -Position sizing is often overlooked and must be given thought when starting a portfolio. [17:45] -The importance of letting your winners run and how it is a good problem to have. [21:05] Note: Timestamps may differ and are approximate, depending on your podcast player. For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com  Today's show is brought to you by: Shopify What’s incredible to me about Shopify is how, no matter how big you want to grow, Shopify is there to empower you with the confidence and control to revolutionize your business / take your business to the next level. Now, it’s your turn to get serious about selling and try Shopify today. This is possibility, powered by Shopify. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY DOT COM SLASH “beginners”, ALL LOWERCASE. Go to SHOPIFY DOT COM SLASH “beginners” to take your business to the next level today. SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices