How to Build a Profitable Investment Portfolio (Step-by-Step!) | Junaid Iqbal |

Your portfolio isn’t just a collection of stocks—it’s your financial future. But how do you structure it for success? Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your strategy, this episode will break down the essentials of smart investing.

In this episode, Junaid Iqbal shares:
1- The three most important aspects of investing
2- The five golden rules to follow when structuring your portfolio
3- How to balance risk & reward for long-term growth

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Time Stamps:
00:00 - 00:05 - Introduction
00:06 - 00:22 - Why saving is essential for investing
00:23 - 00:35 - Building a habit of saving monthly
00:36 - 00:52 - Minimum investment amounts and accessibility
00:53 - 01:18 - Understanding the power of compounding
01:19 - 01:39 - Compounding explained with a fruit tree analogy
01:40 - 02:24 - How money grows exponentially with compounding
02:25 - 03:12 - Case study: Ali vs. Zaid - The impact of early investing
03:13 - 03:34 - Key lesson: Start early to maximize compounding benefits
03:35 - 04:08 - Importance of diversification in investments
04:09 - 04:21 - Portfolio diversification explained using a football team analogy
04:22 - 04:45 - Different asset classes and their role in risk management
04:46 - 05:02 - Understanding how markets and valuations work
05:03 - 05:19 - The role of mutual funds in portfolio management
05:20 - 06:14 - Portfolio allocation strategy based on age
06:15 - 06:46 - The 100-minus-age rule for investment allocation
06:47 - 07:28 - Adjusting portfolio risk as you age
07:29 - 08:05 - The best strategy: Investing a fixed amount every month
08:06 - 08:41 - Benefits of dollar-cost averaging in investment
08:42 - 09:21 - Simulated portfolio performance over 10 years
09:22 - 10:22 - How asset allocation affects portfolio performance
10:23 - 11:08 - Real investment returns compared to inflation
11:09 - 11:46 - How to replicate these investment strategies
11:47 - 12:08 - Key rules: Save, diversify, invest consistently
12:09 - 12:36 - The importance of starting early and staying consistent
12:37 - 12:45 - Final thoughts and closing remarks
12:46 - 12:57 - Viewer question: Have you opened an investment account?
12:58 - 13:00 - Outro

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