Portfolio construction means determining the actual composition of portfolio. It is a critical stage because asset mix is the single most determinant of portfolio performance. Portfolio construction requires a knowledge of the different aspects of securities. The components of portfolio construction are:
(a) Asset allocation meaning setting the asset mix.
(b) Security selection involving choosing the appropriate security to meet the portfolio targets.
(c) Portfolio structure involving setting the amount of each security to be included in the portfolio.
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