How to Build a Profitable Investment Portfolio (Step-by-Step!) | Junaid Iqbal | @isave.mcbfunds​

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