# How to build your ETF portfolio: Simple strategies that work [4/5]

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Podcast: [Australian Finance Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/australian-finance-podcast-1163565)
Published: 2026-05-16T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/podcasts/australian-finance-podcast/
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## Resource

In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Gemma Mitchell continue the ETF mini-series by helping you actually build your ETF portfolio. After learning what ETFs are, how they work, and how to research them, this episode focuses on decision-making—how to choose ETFs, structure your portfolio, and grow with confidence over time. They cover: - How to build a simple ETF portfolio from scratch - The role of asset allocation and diversification - Common beginner building blocks like A200 and global ETFs - How your portfolio evolves as you become more experienced If you like this Australian Finance Podcast episode on ETFs, you'll love our series. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more investing insights. Topics Covered - Recap: Risk profiles and choosing suitable ETFs - Understanding risk in your portfolio: - Market ups and downs - Not all ETFs are equal - Overconcentration risk (e.g. all Aussie shares) - What is asset allocation? - How diversification works in a portfolio - Simple portfolio frameworks: - Core and satellite approach - Beginner ETF building blocks: - Australian shares ETF (e.g. A200) - International shares ETF - Bonds ETFs - How many ETFs should you have? - Avoiding ETF overlap (and how to check it) - How your portfolio evolves over time (beginner → advanced) - Common mistakes: - Trying to build the perfect portfolio from day one - Holding too many ETFs - Keeping your strategy simple and repeatable Resources for this episode - Download the ETF mini series checklist here - Buy Gemma’s book “The Money Reset” - Ask a question (select the Finance podcast) Show partner resources - Join Pearler using code “RASK” for $15 of Pearler…

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