In other words, it is for investors who prefer many good-quality stocks rather than very few high-quality stocks in their portfolio. Quality in this context refers to the depth of research and understanding of a particular stock. Also, it must be noted that focusing on either quality or quantity is a valid investment objective, as each has its pros and cons. Hence, the goal of this article is to guide investors who wish to pursue an investment strategy that prioritises quantity, given the premise that not all investors have the luxury of time.
This article will be part of the “How to invest if you have time constraints” series. Each subsequent issue will cover a different time constraint for investors, as some have more time to manage their investment portfolio. To clarify, 30 min is not the amount of time an investor has daily to study stocks. Instead, it is for a specific investment strategy of buying a significant number of stocks for an investment portfolio.
Holding a handful of stocks might be appropriate for some investors. On the other hand, others may hold many stocks. This depends on the individual’s risk profile. Spending hours on a single stock for someone who has, or plans to have, a hundred stocks in their portfolio might not be feasible due to time constraints. This article specifically targets those who wish to have many stocks in their portfolio.
