Building a portfolio is all about having a firm foundation. Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) help build firm foundations that protect you from major losses during weak periods in the stock market in specific sectors.

In today's video, I will discuss how to build a solid portfolio around four key ETFs, including the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: SPY).

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*Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of Aug. 2, 2024. The video was published on Aug. 3, 2024.

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