How to Build the Perfect Portfolio - Part 1 of 2

How to Build the Perfect Portfolio - Part 1 of 2

August 31, 2026 · 35 min

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Tyler Gardner explores the concept of the perfect portfolio by examining the ideas of five influential finance thinkers.

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Books & works: Real Wealth, In Pursuit of the Perfect Portfolio

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