Bryce and Ren sit down with Kerry Craig, Portfolio Manager & Global Market Strategist, JP Morgan Asset Management, to unpack strategic asset allocation. While stock picking gets all the attention, Kerry makes the case that how you allocate your money across asset classes matters far more than finding the next 10-bagger.In this episode:00:00 Why Asset Allocation Matters02:28 Kerry Craig’s First Investment04:07 What Retail Investors Get Wrong08:38 What is a Model Portfolio?15:00 The Case for Bonds20:18 Strategic Asset Allocation ExplainedJPMorgan Asset Management (Australia) Limited (ABN 55 143 832 080) (AFSL No. 376919) is the model portfolio manager of JPMorgan Active Growth (J.GROW) and JPMorgan Active Income (J.INC), issued by Betashares Capital Limited (ABN 78 139 566 868) (AFSL No. 341181) as responsible entity.This material is not an offer or solicitation to invest in any financial product. The information is general only, does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Before acting, you should consider whether this information is suitable for you and your circumstances. Consult the product disclosure statement before making any decisions.Calling all bulls, bears and party animals!The market is closed, the bar is open. Come trade ideas at FinFest – Australia’s largest finance festival.Join us on Saturday 24 October in Sydney at Carriageworks for a day designed to prove that finance doesn’t have to be boring. We believe investing is a life skill everybody should have. FinFest is here to make learning it fun.You’ll hear from some of Australia’s best investors, business leaders and entrepreneurs, take part in educational sessions and connect with thousands of like-minded people – all while enjoying bars, food and entertainment.Leave inspired, better informed, and ready to take the next step on your investing journey.Register your interest for early bird tickets at equitymates.com/finfest———Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a messageAnd come and join the conversation in the Equity Mates Facebook Discussion Group.———Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.Keep up with the news moving markets with our daily newsletter and podcast (Apple | Spotify)We’re particularly excited to share our latest show: Basis PointsListen to the podcast (Apple | Spotify)Watch on YouTubeRead the monthly email———Looking for some of our favourite research tools?Download our free Basics of ETF handbookOr our free 4-step stock checklistFind company information on TIKRResearch reports from Good ResearchTrack your portfolio with Sharesight———In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peopletoday.———Equity Mates Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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