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Building a Portfolio You Can Actually Stick With
In this episode of Stock Spotlight, I’m joined by Blake Fischer, an independent investment advisor and fellow investor, to discuss how to build a portfolio you can actually stick with through different market environments. We explore the evolution from stock picking to portfolio construction, why diversification may be making a comeback after a decade dominated by U.S. mega-cap growth and how investors should think about assets like bonds, gold, international equities and managed futures.
We also dive into the often-overlooked role of investor psychology. Blake shares insights from working with clients across different stages of life, explaining why the “optimal” portfolio on paper is often very different from the portfolio someone can realistically hold through market volatility. Whether you're a new investor sitting on excess cash, a stock picker looking to improve diversification, or someone thinking more seriously about long-term wealth preservation, this conversation offers practical frameworks for building a portfolio that balances return potential with peace of mind.
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00:00 Intro
02:29 Blake's Investing Background
11:29 Why Diversification Matters Again
15:24 What "All Weather" Actually Means
19:39 Traditional Diversifiers
41:12 Managed Futures & Trend Following
46:30 Portfolio Construction Philosophy
49:20 Closing Thoughts
56:10 Outro
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Intro Music: Andrey Rossi – Seize the Day
Outro Music: Ra – Prospect
*Music provided by Uppbeat Premium
Follow me on X: @invest091
Follow Blake on X: @DDBlakeFischer
Listen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stockspotlightpodcast
Subscribe to the newsletter: https://stockspotlightpodcast.substack.com/
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Disclosure: The host of Stock Spotlight is not a licensed financial advisor. The information and opinions shared during the show are for entertainment purposes only.
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By MichaelIn this episode of Stock Spotlight, I’m joined by Blake Fischer, an independent investment advisor and fellow investor, to discuss how to build a portfolio you can actually stick with through different market environments. We explore the evolution from stock picking to portfolio construction, why diversification may be making a comeback after a decade dominated by U.S. mega-cap growth and how investors should think about assets like bonds, gold, international equities and managed futures.
We also dive into the often-overlooked role of investor psychology. Blake shares insights from working with clients across different stages of life, explaining why the “optimal” portfolio on paper is often very different from the portfolio someone can realistically hold through market volatility. Whether you're a new investor sitting on excess cash, a stock picker looking to improve diversification, or someone thinking more seriously about long-term wealth preservation, this conversation offers practical frameworks for building a portfolio that balances return potential with peace of mind.
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00:00 Intro
02:29 Blake's Investing Background
11:29 Why Diversification Matters Again
15:24 What "All Weather" Actually Means
19:39 Traditional Diversifiers
41:12 Managed Futures & Trend Following
46:30 Portfolio Construction Philosophy
49:20 Closing Thoughts
56:10 Outro
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Intro Music: Andrey Rossi – Seize the Day
Outro Music: Ra – Prospect
*Music provided by Uppbeat Premium
Follow me on X: @invest091
Follow Blake on X: @DDBlakeFischer
Listen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stockspotlightpodcast
Subscribe to the newsletter: https://stockspotlightpodcast.substack.com/
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Disclosure: The host of Stock Spotlight is not a licensed financial advisor. The information and opinions shared during the show are for entertainment purposes only.