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Portfolio Construction

Learn how to build a well-constructed investment portfolio through asset allocation, diversification, rebalancing, and age-based strategies.

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What You'll Learn

  • How asset allocation determines the majority of your portfolio's risk and return
  • Why diversification across asset classes, geographies, and sectors reduces risk
  • When and how to rebalance your portfolio to maintain your target allocation
  • How to adjust your investment strategy as you age and your goals change
  • The principles behind building a portfolio that matches your risk tolerance and time horizon

Lessons

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Asset Allocation

Understand how dividing your portfolio among stocks, bonds, and cash determines the majority of your investment results.

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Diversification

Learn why spreading investments across asset classes, sectors, and geographies reduces risk without sacrificing returns.

3

Rebalancing

Discover when and how to restore your portfolio to its target allocation using disciplined, tax-efficient strategies.

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Age-Based Strategies

Learn how to adjust your portfolio allocation over your lifetime, from aggressive growth to capital preservation.

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Key Terms

  • Asset Allocation: Dividing a portfolio among different asset categories
  • Correlation: A measure of how investments move relative to each other
  • Rebalancing: Restoring a portfolio to its target allocation
  • Glide Path: A predetermined plan for shifting allocation over time