Terms

Investment Portfolio

An investment portfolio is a collection of assets that typically include stocks, bonds, cash, mutual funds and exchange-traded funds, real estate, and more. Further, it refers to a group of investments that an investor uses in order to earn a profit while making sure that capital or assets are preserved. One of the most important things to consider when creating a portfolio is your personal risk tolerance. The key concepts for managing an investment portfolio include risk tolerance, diversification of your assets, and the knowledge to rebalance your asset allocation. Building and managing a portfolio is one of the basic tasks of investing—the goal of an investment portfolio is always to build your wealth over time.

Asset Classes

Commodity
Currency
Real Estate
Small Cap Stocks

Entity Types

Alternative Investment Management Firm
Closed End Fund
Exchange Traded Fund
Mutual Fund

Strategies

Buy and Hold
Passive Investing

Terms

Alternative Investments
Bond
Investing
Investment Risk
Market Indices
Portfolio Income
Risk Tolerance
Trade

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Asset Classes

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Common Sense on Mutual Funds
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The Efficient Market Theory and Evidence
The Emergence of Numerical Weather Prediction
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The Forever Portfolio
The Four Pillars of Investing
The Gone Fishin' Portfolio
The Handbook of Stable Value Investments
The Insider Alert
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The Investor's Guidebook to Equities
The Lead-Lag Report
The Little Book That Builds Wealth
The Little Book of Behavioral Investing
The Little Book of Commodity Investing
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The Neatest Little Guide to Do-It-Yourself Investing
The New Depression
The Next Great Bull Market
The Only Guide You'll Ever Need for the Right Financial Plan
The Only Guide to a Winning Bond Strategy You'll Ever Need
The Only Guide to a Winning Investment Strategy You'll Ever Need
The Option Trader's Hedge Fund
The Options Trader
The Oxford Communiqué
The Oxford Income Letter
The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Investing in Mutual Funds
The Set and Forget 11% Portfolio
The Theory and Practice of Investment Management
The Treasury Bond Basis
The True Value Alert
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The Warren Buffett Way
The Warren Buffett Way Workbook
Think B.I.G.
Think, Act, and Invest Like Warren Buffett
Thor's Shield
Time in the Market
Total Pharma Tracker
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Trade Stocks and Commodities with the Insiders
Trading For Dummies
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Trailblazer Pro
Transformational Technology Alert
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Trifecta Stocks
True Wealth
Value & Momentum Breakouts
Value Investing
Value Investing Today
Volatility: The Market Price of Uncertainty
Weekly Options Alert
What Wall Street Doesn't Want You to Know
Wheel of Fortune
When Markets Collide
Why Bother With Bonds
Why Smart People Lose A Fortune
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Working After Retirement For Dummies
Yield Hunting
Yield Shark
You Don't Have to Drive an Uber in Retirement
Your Complete Guide to Factor-Based Investing
Your Complete Guide to a Successful & Secure Retirement
Zacks Investor Collection
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Publication Types

Model Portfolio

Strategies

Diversification
Dividend Compounding
Dividend Investing
Income Investing
Thematic investing

Terms

Financial Economics
Greeks
Individual Stock
Investment Management
Market Indices
Merger Securities
Modern Portfolio Theory
Mutual Fund Complex
Real Estate Investing
Rebalancing
Risk Analysis
Risk Management

HOW TO BUILD AN INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO

  1. Decide how much help you want. If you want more than just investment management, an online financial planning service or a financial advisor can help you build your portfolio and map out a comprehensive financial plan.

  2. Choose an account that works towards your goals. There are several different types of investment accounts. Some, like IRAs, are meant for retirement and offer tax advantages for the money you invest. 

  3. Choose your investments based on your risk tolerance. After opening an investment account, you’ll need to fill your portfolio with the actual assets you want to invest in: stocks, bonds, mutual funds, etc.

  4. Determine the best allocation for you. The way you split up your portfolio among different types of assets is called your asset allocation, and it’s highly dependent on your risk tolerance.

  5. Rebalance your investment portfolio as needed. Some advisors recommend rebalancing at set intervals, such as every six or 12 months, or when the allocation of one of your asset classes shifts by more than a predetermined percentage.



COMMON TYPES OF PORTFOLIO

  • Conservative Portfolio. This type is also called a defensive portfolio or a capital preservation portfolio. They keep risk low to preserve your investment dollars.

  • Aggressive Portfolio. Also known as a capital appreciation portfolio. They are appropriate for younger or risk-tolerant investors who want to grow assets quickly and don’t mind taking risks.

  • Income Portfolio. This type of portfolio is focused on delivering reliable income, from assets like municipal bonds and dividend-paying stocks.

  • Socially-responsible Portfolio. ESG and SRI portfolios allow investors to do well financially by doing good for society with their investments.



COMMON COMPONENTS OF A PORTFOLIO

Stocks

  • Stocks are the most common component of an investment portfolio. They refer to a portion or share of a company. 

  • It means that the owner of the stocks is a part owner of the company. The size of the ownership stake depends on the number of shares he owns.

  • Stocks are a source of income because as a company makes profits, it shares a portion of the profits through dividends to its stockholders.

Bonds

  • A bond comes with a maturity date, which means the date the principal amount used to buy the bond is to be returned with interest. 

  • Compared to stocks, bonds don’t pose as much risk, but offer lower potential rewards.

Alternative Investments