{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/675366d27205a5bc6871f2d2/68b234937c69e13c187562ec?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ep. 9 - Portfolio Construction 101","description":"<p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Building a portfolio that supports your retirement goals isn’t about chasing the hottest stock or reacting to headlines — it’s about smart design, strategic diversification, and aligning everything with your time horizon and risk tolerance.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Ben and Arnold pull back the curtain on what actually goes into constructing a resilient, retirement-ready investment portfolio. 💼</p><p><br></p><p>We cover:</p><p>✅ The most important investment decision you’ll ever make (hint: it’s not stock-picking)</p><p>✅ How much of your portfolio should be in bonds</p><p>✅ The power of global diversification</p><p>✅ Why portfolio performance often doesn’t match what the headlines say</p><p>✅ Practical questions you can ask your advisor to make sure you're on track</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re managing your own investments or working with an advisor, this is your crash course in portfolio construction done right.</p>","author_name":"Ben Machel"}