
Expert portfolio strategy: Younger investors (Gen-Z) should look past established giants like HDFC or Reliance to find "the superstars of tomorrow" in emerging sectors like Semiconductors and Data Centers.BTTV Exclusive | Expert portfolio strategy, how to construct portfolio: Pradip Halder, Founder & CEO of PHD CAPITAL (SEBI Registration INH00006126) on Business Today Television (BTTV) show advised investors how to construct a portfolio and what kind of expectations to maintain. Also, Pradeep suggested a roadmap if someone is a direct stock investor, how should they construct their portfolio so that every year there is a steady increase in line with or slightly above market returns
"It depends on the risk profile. SEBI also emphasizes that before providing financial advice, it is very important to know the customer's profile. I believe that given the nature of the Indian market, if your age is at least 35 to 40 and you want to invest, you need to diversify. From what I understand of this market, you should have some weightage in FMCG and some in Pharma. You should maintain your funds across three levels: some in stocks, some in Mutual Funds, and some in Index Funds," Pradip Halder suggested.
FAQs
How should an investor construct a portfolio for long-term wealth creation in the Indian market?
Pradip Halder suggests building a diversified portfolio based on your risk profile and age. He recommends spreading money across direct stocks, mutual funds and index funds, while keeping exposure to sectors like FMCG and Pharma for balance. A long-term view of at least 4 to 5 years is important for better portfolio stability.
Why is risk profile important before investing in stocks or mutual funds?
Risk profile helps decide how much exposure you should take in large-cap, mid-cap, small-cap, mutual funds and index funds. According to the expert, senior citizens may prefer capital protection through safer large-cap-focused investing, while younger investors with higher risk appetite can consider more allocation to mid-caps and small-caps.
What kind of stocks should investors choose while building a direct equity portfolio?
The article advises investors to look for companies that have shown strong profit after tax growth and healthy revenue growth over the last 5, 7 or 10 years. Creating a basket of such fundamentally strong companies and assigning weightage as per your risk level can help improve the chances of steady long-term returns.
Are large-cap stocks enough for young investors looking for high returns?
Not necessarily. Pradip Halder says large-caps can offer sustainable returns, but young investors expecting sharper growth may not get explosive upside from already well-established names. He suggests that younger investors can study emerging opportunities in small-cap and mid-cap spaces, especially in future-focused themes such as data centres, semiconductors and electric vehicles.
What are the common mistakes investors make while building a stock portfolio?
A common mistake is assuming that buying a few famous large-cap stocks is enough for strong wealth creation. The expert says investors should avoid ignoring financial planning, risk profile and time horizon. He also advises not to chase sectors that have already rallied heavily without checking future potential, and to seek guidance from SEBI-registered advisers before making investment decisions.