How to Build a Winning Stocks Portfolio in 2026? | Ft. Alok Jain | Sanjay Kathuria Podcast EP62

In this episode of the Sanjay Kathuria Podcast, we host Alok Jain, SEBI-registered Investment Advisor and Founder of Weekend Investing, a research firm specialising in rule-based investing and momentum strategies .

With over 30+ years of market experience, an IIT Delhi background, and global finance expertise, Alok shares a complete investing framework used by disciplined investors to build long-term wealth while avoiding emotional mistakes.

In this deep masterclass, we break down portfolio allocation, mutual funds vs direct stocks, gold vs debt, international investing, home loan strategy, F&O risks, and real mistakes investors make. If you want to build a crash-proof portfolio and avoid losing money in markets, this episode is a must-watch.

📘 What You’ll Learn

✅ The only investing framework you need

✅ Why 99% of investors lose money

✅ Mutual funds vs direct stocks strategy

✅ Portfolio allocation by age & goals

✅ Why rule-based investing works

✅ Gold vs debt allocation explained

✅ International investing strategy

✅ Home loan as a wealth-building tool

✅ F&O trading risks and mistakes

✅ Top 3 mistakes every investor makes

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Podcast Teaser

01:20 – Guest Intro – Alok Jain

02:52 – Alok Jain's 30-Year Investing Journey

04:40 – Trading + Investing Breakthrough

05:54 – How Twitter Built Weekend Investing

07:19 – SEBI Advisory & Smallcase Journey

09:18 – Are Retail Investors Giving Exit to FIIs?

10:48 – Why Mutual Funds Are Best Starting Point

12:25 – Diversifying from MFs to Stocks

14:20 – Biggest DON'Ts in Investing

17:18 – Buying First = Biggest Mistake

17:52 – Treat Investing Like a Business

18:38 – Rule-Based Investing Power

19:07 – Exit Rules & Journaling

21:26 – Portfolio Allocation (Age 22)

23:18 – Nitin Kamath Strategy

23:52 – Risk Appetite Changes with Age

24:42 – Why Gold is Replacing Debt

26:24 – Why Gold Crashed During War

28:05 – Biggest Mistake Before Age 50

29:00 – Home Loan Strategy

30:59 – Should You Take Home Loan?

32:07 – Why Rupee Depreciates

34:14 – International Investing Strategy

36:32 – Futures & Options Strategy

39:03 – Revenge Trading Mistake

39:16 – Investing in 30s & 40s

42:04 – Market Frauds & SEBI Role

44:22 – Million Dollar Advice

44:59 – Career in Stock Market

47:22 – Retirement Investing Strategy

50:31 – Top 3 Investing Mistakes

52:08 – Episode Outro

🔗 Guest Socials

Twitter (X): https://x.com/WeekendInvestng

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlokJain

LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/rohiniglobal

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alokjainmweekendinvesting/

Website: https://weekendinvesting.com/

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