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Lesson 11

Portfolio Construction

Portfolio construction is the process of combining individual investments into a balanced whole.

Diversification

Diversification reduces dependence on any single company, sector, country, or theme.

Too little diversification can create unnecessary risk. Too much diversification can dilute the impact of the best ideas.

Position Sizing

Position size should reflect conviction and risk. A high-conviction company with strong evidence may deserve a larger position than a speculative idea with weak evidence.

Investors should avoid allowing excitement to replace discipline.

RW Finance Perspective

RW Finance can support portfolio construction by comparing quality, valuation, risk, opportunity, and conviction across many companies.

Key Takeaways