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Which asset class is primarily used as a liquid fund in case of emergencies?
Which asset class is primarily used as a liquid fund in case of emergencies?
What is the minimum typical allocation percentage for cash in a diversified portfolio's asset mix?
What is the minimum typical allocation percentage for cash in a diversified portfolio's asset mix?
Which of the following is NOT considered a fixed-income product?
Which of the following is NOT considered a fixed-income product?
Which factor does NOT influence the amount allocated to fixed-income securities in a portfolio?
Which factor does NOT influence the amount allocated to fixed-income securities in a portfolio?
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In which scenario might an investor hold as much as 10% in cash within their portfolio?
In which scenario might an investor hold as much as 10% in cash within their portfolio?
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What is a common purpose of including fixed-income products in a portfolio?
What is a common purpose of including fixed-income products in a portfolio?
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Which of the following investment types is considered an equity security?
Which of the following investment types is considered an equity security?
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Which type of asset mix may include private equity capital funds and hedge funds?
Which type of asset mix may include private equity capital funds and hedge funds?
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Which factor is NOT considered a primary objective of investment according to the content?
Which factor is NOT considered a primary objective of investment according to the content?
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What is the key reason why taxation is an important consideration when assessing investment returns?
What is the key reason why taxation is an important consideration when assessing investment returns?
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Which statement best describes liquidity in the context of investment?
Which statement best describes liquidity in the context of investment?
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What constraint is emphasized in the investment decision-making process?
What constraint is emphasized in the investment decision-making process?
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Why might liquidity not be a vital concern for all investors?
Why might liquidity not be a vital concern for all investors?
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Which type of investment is typically not favored for safety of principal or income generation?
Which type of investment is typically not favored for safety of principal or income generation?
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What principle emphasizes the importance of addressing constraints in investment planning?
What principle emphasizes the importance of addressing constraints in investment planning?
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What is the implication of clients having assets exceeding tax deferral accounts?
What is the implication of clients having assets exceeding tax deferral accounts?
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Which primary investment objective focuses on maintaining the initial amount invested?
Which primary investment objective focuses on maintaining the initial amount invested?
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What is typically sacrificed when maximizing income return in a portfolio?
What is typically sacrificed when maximizing income return in a portfolio?
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Which of the following is considered a secondary investment objective?
Which of the following is considered a secondary investment objective?
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Which investment typically provides the highest degree of safety?
Which investment typically provides the highest degree of safety?
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Which characteristic is emphasized when capital gains are the primary investment objective?
Which characteristic is emphasized when capital gains are the primary investment objective?
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What type of securities primarily generate income through regular cash flows?
What type of securities primarily generate income through regular cash flows?
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Which option is least likely to be associated with capital growth investment objectives?
Which option is least likely to be associated with capital growth investment objectives?
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In discussing investment objectives with clients, which approach is recommended for clarity?
In discussing investment objectives with clients, which approach is recommended for clarity?
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What is the main purpose of a dividend stream in a portfolio?
What is the main purpose of a dividend stream in a portfolio?
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Which of the following is considered a hedge against inflation?
Which of the following is considered a hedge against inflation?
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Which investment type does NOT typically fall under major asset classes?
Which investment type does NOT typically fall under major asset classes?
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What factor is significantly related to changes in the S&P/TSX Composite Index price level?
What factor is significantly related to changes in the S&P/TSX Composite Index price level?
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Which statement is true about asset class timing?
Which statement is true about asset class timing?
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Which of the following is a disadvantage of asset class timing for investors?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of asset class timing for investors?
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What do equity portfolios differ in, besides their composition?
What do equity portfolios differ in, besides their composition?
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Which of the following alternative investments can be considered for portfolio diversification?
Which of the following alternative investments can be considered for portfolio diversification?
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Which of the following best describes investment constraints in portfolio management?
Which of the following best describes investment constraints in portfolio management?
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Which statement best captures the relationship between risk tolerance and portfolio management?
Which statement best captures the relationship between risk tolerance and portfolio management?
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What is a primary aim of the portfolio management process?
What is a primary aim of the portfolio management process?
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Why is assessing risk tolerance vital in the portfolio management process?
Why is assessing risk tolerance vital in the portfolio management process?
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What is the sequence of steps in the portfolio management process?
What is the sequence of steps in the portfolio management process?
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What is the role of constraints like serious illness or marital breakup in investment planning?
What is the role of constraints like serious illness or marital breakup in investment planning?
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What key principle should be kept in mind regarding the risk of a portfolio?
What key principle should be kept in mind regarding the risk of a portfolio?
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What does a return objective represent in the context of portfolio management?
What does a return objective represent in the context of portfolio management?
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What is NOT a component of an investment policy statement?
What is NOT a component of an investment policy statement?
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Which asset allocation approach emphasizes reacting to market conditions?
Which asset allocation approach emphasizes reacting to market conditions?
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In portfolio management, which outcome is crucial for evaluating performance?
In portfolio management, which outcome is crucial for evaluating performance?
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What is a key benefit of rebalancing a portfolio?
What is a key benefit of rebalancing a portfolio?
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Which factor is NOT considered when monitoring a client’s portfolio?
Which factor is NOT considered when monitoring a client’s portfolio?
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What aspect of portfolio management continually adapts to changing conditions?
What aspect of portfolio management continually adapts to changing conditions?
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Which equity management style focuses on long-term growth rather than short-term performance?
Which equity management style focuses on long-term growth rather than short-term performance?
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What defines the process of categorizing steps in the portfolio management process?
What defines the process of categorizing steps in the portfolio management process?
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Study Notes
Portfolio Management Process
- Portfolio management is a continuous process due to ever-changing financial markets and individual circumstances
- No "one size fits all" solution exists for investment; appropriate fit is crucial for achieving financial goals
- Portfolio management involves analyzing personal and financial information to determine the best asset mix for clients
- Understanding the decision-making process is crucial for advisors
- Advisors must be prepared to explain asset choices and react to market, investor objective, and economic changes
Portfolio Management Process Steps
- Determine investment objectives and constraints: Describing investment objectives and constraints to create an investment policy statement for a client
- Design an investment policy statement (IPS): Listing the components of an IPS; outlines the investment management process for a client by defining key roles and responsibilities relating to the management of assets. Asset allocation and expected investment returns are also determined.
- Develop the asset mix: Understanding investment opportunities, the relationship between equity cycles and economic cycles, client risk tolerance, and personal characteristics. Identifying suitable asset classes like cash, fixed income, and equity securities
- Select securities: Making asset allocations; understanding how securities interact with each other and how asset classes perform against each other, with each class generating returns while offsetting some of the others' risks, for example, a balance of assets based on client's tolerance and investment objectives i.e., 10% cash, 30% fixed-income, 60% equities
- Monitor the client, the market, and the economy: Establishing system for monitoring appropriateness of securities and investment strategies. Factors to consider include changes in client goals, financial position, investor preferences, expectations for individual securities and capital markets, and overall industry and economic trends
- Evaluate portfolio performance: Measuring portfolio performance by comparing returns to a benchmark (e.g., T-bill rates + 4%, market index). Using risk-adjusted measures like the Sharpe ratio to evaluate performance.
- Rebalance the portfolio: Adjusting the portfolio back to its long-term target or strategic asset mix, which is the balance of asset classes
Investment Objectives
- General: Safety of principal (preservation of capital), income generation, and capital growth
- Secondary: Liquidity and tax minimization
Constraints
- Time horizon: The period between the present and the next major change in client circumstances; client's life events shape time horizons
- Liquidity: The availability of cash and near-cash in the portfolio, often needed during market cycle shifts or emergencies
- Tax: Clients' marginal tax rates affect how income is generated (e.g., dividends vs. interest)
- Legal and regulatory: Investment actions must adhere to laws, regulations, and rules, such as restrictions on insider trading.
- ESG/SRI: Considerations like environmental, social, and governance factors and socially responsible investments (also called ethical investment).
- Unique circumstances: Investor beliefs, preferences, estate settlements, and other relevant details
Additional Considerations
- Step 1's Constraints: Legal & Regulatory, SRI, Unique circumstances, Time Horizon, etc
- Steps 2-4 explain components of the Portfolio Management Process further i.e., Investment Policy Statements, Asset Allocation, etc
- Step 3's Asset Mix: Cash, Fixed Income, Equity, and Other Asset Classes (e.g., hedge funds, precious metals, collectibles).
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