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Portfolio construction 101

Asset allocation, rebalancing, and the concept of risk-adjusted return.

Concept

The portfolio is the product

Sophisticated investors think in portfolios, not individual stocks. The mix (asset allocation) usually explains most of long-run return and risk — more than which specific tickers you own inside each asset class.

Educational content only — not personalized investment, legal, or tax advice.