The video above focussed on portfolio principles – mindset, holding periods, diversification, and so on. These are exceptionally important concepts to understand, and one we hope all investors think about before starting to invest too heavily.

Having said that, once you've got your head around these ideas, then you might find yourself asking questions about portfolio construction – i.e., what your portfolio should actually look like in your brokerage.

 There's a lot to explore here, and there are several different schools of thought. While we can't offer personalized financial advice, we explore some common questions in the links below.