The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom Building a Diversified Portfolio: Exploring ETFs and Comparing Different Areas with Long-Time Listener Ali
Nov 20, 2023
Ali, a dedicated listener and newer investor, shares his investment strategy including diversification, thoughts on international investing, and preference for certain sectors. The discussion covers risk tolerance, factors influencing investment decisions, and the importance of expense ratio. They also explore options for bond investments, the challenges of accessing foreign stocks, retirement goals, and incorporating bonds into a portfolio.
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Ali's Investment Journey
- Ali, a doctor, started investing in 2021 after building an emergency fund.
- He initially followed the Value Spotlight picks and diversified into ETFs.
Portfolio Diversification
- Diversify your portfolio across individual stocks and ETFs like VOO, VTV, and VTI.
- Consider international funds, but be mindful of potential overlap with U.S. holdings.
Dogecoin Gamble
- Ali took a risk investing in Dogecoin with friends on vacation.
- He considers it acceptable to take risks with expendable income.