How to build a portfolio for growth - Ep 2: Portfolio Construction Series
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In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, Owen Rask sits down with Billy Leung from Global X for episode two of the portfolio construction series, this time focusing on the part of investing that attracts the most attention: growth.
Billy explains why the first decision is not picking a hot ETF but understanding asset allocation, equity exposure and where growth actually comes from. He unpacks why Australian investors can end up too concentrated at home, why the local market behaves differently to global markets, and why sectors that reinvest for compounding can look very different from sectors built around distribution.
The conversation also explores a common investor trap: chasing whatever has just gone up the most. Billy explains how to think about sustainability, valuation and whether a theme is pricing in too much future optimism. AI, semiconductors, cloud infrastructure and China tech all come up as case studies in how to separate structural growth from short-term excitement.
They finish with a practical framework for building the growth sleeve of a portfolio: start broad, then narrow with intention. Billy shares three ETFs to research further, including global AI exposure, AI infrastructure and China technology, giving investors a clearer way to think about growth without treating every trend as a green light.
If you want a smarter lens on growth investing, thematic ETFs and portfolio construction, this episode is a practical next step.
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