๐ผ Building Your First Investment Portfolio
✅ Step-by-Step Portfolio Checklist
- ๐ Define your financial goal (e.g., retirement, house, emergency)
- ๐ง Understand your risk tolerance
- ๐ Decide your investment horizon (short, medium, long-term)
- ๐ฐ Choose your preferred investment style: SIP or Lump Sum
- ๐ Allocate across asset classes: Equity, Debt, Gold, etc.
- ๐ Rebalance your portfolio every 6 or 12 months
๐ Risk Profiling: What Type of Investor Are You?
Risk Profile | Equity | Debt | Gold/Cash |
---|---|---|---|
๐ข Conservative | 20% | 70% | 10% |
๐ก Moderate | 50% | 40% | 10% |
๐ด Aggressive | 80% | 15% | 5% |
Tip: Take a free online “Risk Profiling Quiz” to find your investor type.
๐ Age-Based Asset Allocation (Rule of 100)
The basic formula: 100 – Your Age = % in Equity
Age | Equity | Debt + Others |
---|---|---|
25 | 75% | 25% |
35 | 65% | 35% |
45 | 55% | 45% |
55 | 45% | 55% |
Adjust based on your income stability, goals, and risk appetite.
๐ Portfolio Template (Example for Age 30, Moderate Risk)
- ๐น 50% Equity Funds (Index, Flexi-cap)
- ๐น 30% Debt Funds (Short duration, Gilt)
- ๐น 10% Gold ETFs or Sovereign Gold Bonds
- ๐น 10% Emergency Savings (Liquid Fund)
Start with SIPs. Rebalance yearly. Track using free apps like Zerodha Coin, ET Money, or Kuvera.
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