portfolio construction

Constructing A Personal Dividend Income Portfolio: Part 2 – FAST Graphs

Introduction Portfolio Construction In building a dividend income portfolio, or any portfolio for that matter, you need to approach portfolio construction with common sense and realistic appraisal of your own emotional abilities and tendencies. In other words, know thyself. Establish a plan that suits your goals needs and objectives and then follow that plan. To …

How Many Stocks Should I Own? Part 1

Introduction One of the most commonly asked questions I receive from investors is: how many stocks should I put in my portfolio?  This is a widely debated subject that is most commonly referred to as concentrated versus widely diversified portfolio construction.  Of course, the widely diversified camp likes holding a lot of stocks and therefore …