Htbfm046 Portfolio

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NAME- HARSH JAIN

ROLL NO - HTBFM046
CLASS - TYBFM
SUBJECT–PORTFOLIO
MANAGEMENT
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Portfolio Management refers to the process of selecting,

managing, and overseeing a collection of investments (called
a portfolio) to meet specific financial goals. It involves
balancing risk and return to maximize the investor's wealth
over time. Portfolio management is used by individual
investors, financial advisors, and institutional investors to
achieve a variety of objectives, such as wealth creation,
income generation, or capital preservation.
Key Components of Portfolio Management
1. Investment Objective:
2. The primary step in portfolio management is to define

the investment objective, which could be growth,
income, or preservation of capital. This objective is
determined by the investor's financial goals, time
horizon, and risk tolerance.
3. Asset Allocation:
Asset allocation involves distributing the portfolio across

various asset classes, such as stocks, bonds, real estate, and
cash. This is critical because different asset classes have
different risk-return profiles. Diversifying across multiple
assets helps reduce risk and improve returns over the long
term.
• Equity (Stocks): For capital appreciation and

growth.
• Fixed Income (Bonds): For steady income and
lower risk.
• Real Assets (Real Estate, Commodities): For
diversification and protection against inflation.
• Cash/Cash Equivalents: For liquidity and safety.
4. Diversification:
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Diversification is the practice of spreading investments within

and across different asset classes to reduce exposure to any
single risk. A welldiversified portfolio is less likely to
experience significant losses due to the poor performance of
one investment.
5. Risk Management:
Risk management involves identifying the risks associated

with different asset classes and investments and
implementing strategies to mitigate them. Techniques include
diversification, hedging, and setting stop-loss limits.
6. Performance Monitoring:
Once a portfolio is created, it needs regular monitoring to

ensure it stays aligned with the investor's goals.
Performance is tracked against benchmarks, such as stock
indices, and adjustments are made as necessary to respond
to changing market conditions or the investor’s.
7. Rebalancing:
Rebalancing is the process of realigning the weightings of a

portfolio's assets. This is done periodically to ensure the
portfolio's risk level remains in line with the investor’s goals.
For instance, if stocks outperform bonds in a portfolio, the
stock allocation might become higher than desired,
prompting a sale of stocks to buy more bonds.
1. Active Portfolio Management
In active management, the portfolio manager actively makes

investment decisions with the goal of outperforming a
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specific benchmark index, such as the S&P 500 or a bond

index. This strategy involves:
• Frequent buying and selling of securities to take

advantage of market inefficiencies.
• Research and analysis to identify undervalued or
overvalued securities.
• Market timing, where the manager attempts to buy
low and sell high based on market predictions.
• Customized portfolios, tailored to investors’ goals and
risk tolerance.
Advantages:
• Potential for higher returns if the manager’s analysis and

decisions are correct.
• Flexibility in reacting to market trends and changes.
Disadvantages:
• High fees due to frequent trading and management

costs.
• Greater risk since predicting market movements is
challenging.
2. Passive Portfolio Management
In passive management, the strategy is designed to

mimic the performance of a particular market index
(e.g., Nifty 50, S&P 500) by holding the same securities in
the same proportions as the index. This involves:
• Buy and hold approach, with minimal trading to

replicate the index.
• Lower costs due to less frequent trading and lower
management fees.
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• Broad market exposure, with a focus on long-term

growth.
Advantages:
• Low management fees and expenses.

• Consistent returns aligned with market performance.
Disadvantages:
• Limited flexibility, as the portfolio is tied to the index.

• No chance of outperforming the index.
3. Hybrid Portfolio Management
This strategy combines elements of both active and passive

management.
The manager may follow a core-satellite approach, where the
core of the portfolio follows a passive strategy, and a
satellite portion is actively managed to try and outperform.
Six Asset allocation strategies
Asset allocation strategies determine how investments are

distributed across various asset classes like equities, bonds,
real estate, and cash to balance risk and return. These
strategies are critical in portfolio management and can be
tailored to an investor's risk tolerance, time horizon, and
financial goals.
Here are six common asset allocation strategies:

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1. Strategic Asset Allocation
Strategic asset allocation is a long-term approach where the

investor establishes a fixed asset mix based on their risk
tolerance and investment goals. The allocation is typically
designed around a target percentage for each asset class
(e.g., 60% stocks, 30% bonds, 10% cash), which is
maintained over time.
• Example: A conservative portfolio may allocate 40%

to stocks, 50% to bonds, and 10% to cash, while an
aggressive portfolio might have 80% in stocks and 20%
in bonds.
• Rebalancing: Over time, the portfolio may drift from
the target allocation due to market movements, so
periodic rebalancing is necessary to maintain the
desired asset mix.
2. Tactical Asset Allocation
Tactical asset allocation allows for short-term deviations from

the strategic asset allocation to take advantage of market
opportunities or trends. While the strategic allocation forms
the core, the portfolio manager adjusts asset weights
temporarily to capitalize on expected changes in the market.
• Example: If the economy is expected to grow rapidly,

the manager might overweight equities for a short
period.
• Risk: This approach involves more frequent adjustments
and attempts to "time the market," which can introduce
additional risks if predictions are inaccurate.
3. Dynamic Asset Allocation
Dynamic asset allocation continuously adjusts the portfolio

mix based on changing market conditions. The manager may
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move assets more aggressively in response to market

volatility, economic conditions, or investor needs. This
approach is more flexible and allows for frequent changes in
asset allocation.
• Example: During a market downturn, the manager

might shift from equities to bonds or cash to protect the
portfolio, then increase equity exposure when markets
recover.
• Benefit: It provides adaptability to rapidly changing
environments.
• Risk: Higher transaction costs and potential for greater
volatility due to frequent shifts.
4. Constant-Weighting Asset Allocation
This strategy involves maintaining a constant percentage

allocation to each asset class. For example, if the investor
has chosen to allocate 50% to stocks and 50% to bonds, the
portfolio is periodically rebalanced to return to this fixed
proportion, regardless of market performance.
• Example: If stocks outperform and grow to 60% of the

portfolio, the investor would sell some stocks and buy
more bonds to maintain the 50/50 ratio.
• Benefit: It forces discipline by "buying low and selling
high" during rebalancing.
• Risk: It may not respond to significant changes in
market conditions or opportunities.
5. Insured Asset Allocation
In insured asset allocation, the investor or portfolio manager

sets a minimum portfolio value, or "floor," below which the
portfolio should not fall. Investments are made to ensure that
the portfolio value never drops below this floor. The
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remaining funds can be allocated more aggressively to riskier

asset classes with growth potential.
• Example: A retiree might set a floor value to ensure

enough funds for living expenses, while the rest is
invested in equities for growth.
• Benefit: Protects against significant losses while
allowing for upside potential.
• Risk: The floor limits the upside potential since a portion
of the portfolio remains in low-risk investments.
6. Integrated Asset Allocation
Integrated asset allocation combines aspects of both

strategic and dynamic approaches. It takes into account an
investor's risk tolerance, market expectations, and economic
conditions to adjust the portfolio. The investor's long-term
goals are balanced with short-term market outlooks to make
ongoing adjustments.
• Example: A portfolio manager might maintain a long-

term allocation of 60% stocks and 40% bonds but
increase bond holdings in a bear market to reduce risk.
• Benefit: Provides flexibility to adapt to market changes
while still maintaining alignment with long-term
objectives.
• Risk: Requires constant monitoring and could lead to
higher management costs.

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NAME- HARSH JAIN

Portfolio Management refers to the process of selecting,

Key Components of Portfolio Management

2. The primary step in portfolio management is to define

Asset allocation involves distributing the portfolio across

• Equity (Stocks): For capital appreciation and

Diversification is the practice of spreading investments within

Risk management involves identifying the risks associated

Once a portfolio is created, it needs regular monitoring to

Rebalancing is the process of realigning the weightings of a

1. Active Portfolio Management

In active management, the portfolio manager actively makes

specific benchmark index, such as the S&P 500 or a bond

• Frequent buying and selling of securities to take

• Potential for higher returns if the manager’s analysis and

• High fees due to frequent trading and management

2. Passive Portfolio Management

In passive management, the strategy is designed to

• Buy and hold approach, with minimal trading to

• Broad market exposure, with a focus on long-term

• Low management fees and expenses.

• Limited flexibility, as the portfolio is tied to the index.

3. Hybrid Portfolio Management

This strategy combines elements of both active and passive

Six Asset allocation strategies

Asset allocation strategies determine how investments are

Here are six common asset allocation strategies:

1. Strategic Asset Allocation

Strategic asset allocation is a long-term approach where the

• Example: A conservative portfolio may allocate 40%

Tactical asset allocation allows for short-term deviations from

• Example: If the economy is expected to grow rapidly,

3. Dynamic Asset Allocation

Dynamic asset allocation continuously adjusts the portfolio

move assets more aggressively in response to market

• Example: During a market downturn, the manager

4. Constant-Weighting Asset Allocation

This strategy involves maintaining a constant percentage

• Example: If stocks outperform and grow to 60% of the

5. Insured Asset Allocation

In insured asset allocation, the investor or portfolio manager

remaining funds can be allocated more aggressively to riskier

• Example: A retiree might set a floor value to ensure

Integrated asset allocation combines aspects of both

• Example: A portfolio manager might maintain a long-

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