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Building a Portfolio: Stocks

How you size your positions matters more than you think!

Apr 29, 2025
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When building an equity portfolio, most investors focus on what to buy — but few spend enough time thinking about how much to buy. That’s where position sizing comes in — a critical but often overlooked part of portfolio construction.

If equities form the bulk (or all) of your investments, how you allocate capital across different stocks will have a direct impact on your returns, your risk exposure, and most importantly, your ability to sleep well at night.

So, why is position sizing so important?

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