How I’d build a portfolio by investing in top shares now

Determining which companies can be classed as ‘top shares’ is very subjective. However, they could include businesses that have a competitive advantage, and that trade at fair prices given their financial outlooks.

Through buying a diverse range of them, it is possible to build a portfolio that can deliver attractive returns over the long run. With many opportunities to buy undervalued shares still available despite the recent stock market rally, now may be the right time to start the process of capitalising on today’s top stocks.

Defining which companies are top shares

Businesses with competitive advantages over their peers may be more likely to…