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Which technique is primarily used to analyze and measure the risk and return in a portfolio?
Which technique is primarily used to analyze and measure the risk and return in a portfolio?
- Diversification strategy
- Quantitative easing
- Risk-adjusted return metrics (correct)
- Technical analysis
What does the expected return of a portfolio take into account?
What does the expected return of a portfolio take into account?
- Only the highest-performing assets
- Market trends exclusively
- Government regulations
- The correlation between individual securities (correct)
When discussing portfolio management styles, which of the following is not typically considered a challenge?
When discussing portfolio management styles, which of the following is not typically considered a challenge?
- Overreliance on passive strategies (correct)
- Liquidity constraints
- Information asymmetry
- Market unpredictability
In terms of asset selection, which type of risk measurement is commonly utilized?
In terms of asset selection, which type of risk measurement is commonly utilized?
Which of the following best summarizes a benefit of combining securities in a portfolio?
Which of the following best summarizes a benefit of combining securities in a portfolio?
Which statement correctly contrasts equity and fixed-income portfolio management styles?
Which statement correctly contrasts equity and fixed-income portfolio management styles?
What is the primary characteristic of venture equities?
What is the primary characteristic of venture equities?
Which of the following describes the risk associated with corporate issues of less than a year?
Which of the following describes the risk associated with corporate issues of less than a year?
What risk level is associated with medium-term fixed-income securities?
What risk level is associated with medium-term fixed-income securities?
Which category of equities is characterized by low risk and high capitalization?
Which category of equities is characterized by low risk and high capitalization?
Which statement accurately describes speculative equities?
Which statement accurately describes speculative equities?
How does risk assessment within asset classes primarily differentiate equities?
How does risk assessment within asset classes primarily differentiate equities?
Which type of security is best suited for investors seeking capital appreciation?
Which type of security is best suited for investors seeking capital appreciation?
What is the primary benefit of having a portfolio of securities?
What is the primary benefit of having a portfolio of securities?
What defines a capital gain in investment terms?
What defines a capital gain in investment terms?
Which of the following best describes expected cash flow from an investment?
Which of the following best describes expected cash flow from an investment?
In calculating expected return, what does the 'Beginning Value' represent?
In calculating expected return, what does the 'Beginning Value' represent?
Why is it generally misleading to only present investment returns in absolute dollar terms?
Why is it generally misleading to only present investment returns in absolute dollar terms?
What components make up the total returns on an investment?
What components make up the total returns on an investment?
What is the primary characteristic of fixed-income securities?
What is the primary characteristic of fixed-income securities?
What is the formula for calculating the rate of return?
What is the formula for calculating the rate of return?
When is a return referred to as the holding period return?
When is a return referred to as the holding period return?
What does ex-ante return represent?
What does ex-ante return represent?
Which of the following combinations also results in a rate of return of 10% if a stock is purchased at $20?
Which of the following combinations also results in a rate of return of 10% if a stock is purchased at $20?
What factors are included in calculating a rate of return?
What factors are included in calculating a rate of return?
Why is it misinterpreted to analyze a return in absolute dollar gains alone?
Why is it misinterpreted to analyze a return in absolute dollar gains alone?
If the transaction period lasts for six months, how would the return be classified?
If the transaction period lasts for six months, how would the return be classified?
What does a return of 20% imply if the initial investment was $100?
What does a return of 20% imply if the initial investment was $100?
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Study Notes
Introduction to the Portfolio Approach
- Investors rarely invest in a single security due to risk aversion.
- A portfolio of securities helps diversify investments and reduce risk.
- Expected return is calculated as the sum of expected cash flow and expected capital gain (or loss) divided by the beginning value.
The Portfolio Management Process
- The portfolio management process is a structured approach to investing, aiming to achieve client goals while managing risk.
- The process involves five key steps:
- Establishing client relationships
- Developing an investment policy statement
- Constructing the portfolio
- Monitoring and evaluating portfolio performance
- Rebalancing the portfolio
- An investment policy statement sets out the investment objectives and constraints.
- Investment objectives include:
- Return requirements
- Risk tolerance
- Time horizon
- Liquidity needs
- Investment constraints can be:
- Legal and regulatory requirements
- Tax considerations
- Unique client circumstances
- An investment policy statement ensures alignment between client goals and investment strategies.
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