Download or read book NISM s Portfolio Managers Comprehensive guide to investment basics portfolio management processes and the legal and ethical considerations for portfolio managers across various securities markets written by NISM (An Educational Initiative of SEBI) and published by Taxmann Publications Private Limited. This book was released on 2023-08-02 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Portfolio Management Services (PMS) Distributors seek to create a common minimum knowledge benchmark for principal officers and other employees of the PMS Firms. The Present Publication is the May 2023 workbook version, published exclusively by Taxmann for NISM Certification Examination XXI-B [Portfolio Managers], with the following noteworthy features: • [Know the Basics] of investments, securities markets, investing stocks, understanding fixed income securities, derivatives and mutual funds • [Understand] the following: o Indices, the concept of information efficiency, behavioural finance, modern portfolio theory, equity & fixed income portfolio management strategies o The role of portfolio managers; operational aspects of portfolio management services and the portfolio management process; performance measurement and evaluation of portfolio managers • [Get Oriented] to the taxation aspects and regulatory, governance and ethical aspects of portfolio managers The detailed contents of the book are as follows: • Investments • Introduction to Securities Markets • Investing in Stocks • Investing in Fixed Income Securities • Derivatives • Mutual Fund • Role of Portfolio Managers • Operational Aspects of Portfolio Managers • Portfolio Management Process • Taxation • Regulatory, Governance and Ethical Aspects of Portfolio Managers • Introduction to Indices • Concept of Informational Efficiency • Behavioural Finance • Introduction to Modern Portfolio Theory • Introduction to Capital Market Theory • Risk • Equity Portfolio Management Strategies • Fixed Income Portfolio Management Strategies • Performance Measurement and Evaluation of Portfolio Managers • Portfolio Rebalancing

Download or read book NISM X Taxmann s Portfolio Management Services PMS Distributors Covering investment fundamentals securities markets this book offers an in depth look at portfolio management written by NISM (An Educational Initiative of SEBI) and published by Taxmann Publications Private Limited. This book was released on 2024-02-07 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book discusses the fundamentals of investments and securities markets, providing a detailed analysis of stock investments, fixed-income securities, derivatives, and mutual funds. It intricately explains portfolio managers' role and operational aspects, including the portfolio management process, performance measurement, and evaluation criteria. Much of the book is dedicated to the critical elements of taxation, regulatory frameworks, governance, and ethical considerations in portfolio management, offering a holistic view of portfolio managers' responsibilities and challenges. This book is tailored to equip PMS distributors with essential knowledge and skills, aligning to establish a common minimum knowledge benchmark for them. The Present Publication is the October 2023 workbook version, published exclusively by Taxmann for NISM Certification Examination XXI-A [Portfolio Management Services (PMS) Distributors], with the following noteworthy features: • [Know the Basics] of investments, securities markets, investing in stocks, understanding fixed income securities, derivatives and mutual funds • [Understand] the role of portfolio managers; operational aspects of portfolio management services and the portfolio management process; performance measurement and evaluation of portfolio managers • [Get Oriented] to the taxation aspects and regulatory, governance and ethical aspects of portfolio managers The detailed contents of the book are as follows: • Investments – This chapter discusses investments, differentiating them from speculation, and discusses investment objectives, types, and channels • Introduction to Securities Markets – It introduces securities markets, explaining the primary and secondary markets and the roles of various market participants • Investing in Stocks – This section covers equity investments, risk diversification, equity market overview, equity research, stock selection, and technical analysis • Investing in Fixed Income Securities – Discusses fixed income securities, bond characteristics, safety determinants, bond valuation, and price volatility • Derivatives – Defines derivatives, types of derivative products, market structures, purposes, and investment strategies in PMS • Mutual Funds – Explores the concept and role of mutual funds, their legal structure in India, types of mutual fund products, and investment processes • Role of Portfolio Managers – Provides an overview of portfolio managers in India, types of PMS, organizational structures, and general responsibilities • Operational Aspects of Portfolio Managers – Details on investor onboarding, disclosures, investor grievance redressal, regulatory disclosures, and investment costs • Portfolio Management Process – Discusses asset allocation decisions, correlation across asset classes, steps in portfolio management, and portfolio rebalancing • Performance Measurement and Evaluation of Portfolio Managers – Covers performance parameters, risk and return measures, risk-adjusted return, performance evaluation methods, and portfolio manager selection • Taxation – Focuses on the taxation of investors, taxation of various income streams, and specific tax regulations • Regulatory, Governance and Ethical Aspects – Addresses money laundering prevention, insider trading regulations, fraudulent and unfair trade practices, portfolio manager regulations, best practices, and investor charter

Download or read book Portfolio Management written by Scott D. Stewart and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-03-19 with total page 785 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A career’s worth of portfolio management knowledge in one thorough, efficient guide Portfolio Management is an authoritative guide for those who wish to manage money professionally. This invaluable resource presents effective portfolio management practices supported by their underlying theory, providing the tools and instruction required to meet investor objectives and deliver superior performance. Highlighting a practitioner’s view of portfolio management, this guide offers real-world perspective on investment processes, portfolio decision making, and the business of managing money for real clients. Real world examples and detailed test cases—supported by sophisticated Excel templates and true client situations—illustrate real investment scenarios and provide insight into the factors separating success from failure. The book is an ideal textbook for courses in advanced investments, portfolio management or applied capital markets finance. It is also a useful tool for practitioners who seek hands-on learning of advanced portfolio techniques. Managing other people’s money is a challenging and ever-evolving business. Investment professionals must keep pace with the current market environment to effectively manage their client’s assets while students require a foundation built on the most relevant, up-to-date information and techniques. This invaluable resource allows readers to: Learn and apply advanced multi-period portfolio methods to all major asset classes. Design, test, and implement investment processes. Win and keep client mandates. Grasp the theoretical foundations of major investment tools Teaching and learning aids include: Easy-to-use Excel templates with immediately accessible tools. Accessible PowerPoint slides, sample exam and quiz questions and sample syllabi Video lectures Proliferation of mathematics in economics, growing sophistication of investors, and rising competition in the industry requires advanced training of investment professionals. Portfolio Management provides expert guidance to this increasingly complex field, covering the important advancements in theory and intricacies of practice.

Download or read book Portfolio Management in Practice Volume 1 written by CFA Institute and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-11-10 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The companion workbook to the Investment Management volume in the CFA Institute’s Portfolio Management in Practice series provides students and professionals with essential practice regarding key concepts in the portfolio management process. Filled with stimulating exercises, this text is designed to help learners explore the multifaceted topic of investment management in a meaningful and productive way. The Investment Management Workbook is structured to further readers’ hands-on experience with a variety of learning outcomes, summary overview sections, challenging practice questions, and solutions. Featuring the latest tools and information to help users become confident and knowledgeable investors, this workbook includes sections on professionalism in the industry, fintech, hedge fund strategies, and more. With the workbook, readers will learn to: Form capital market expectations Understand the principles of the asset allocation process Determine comprehensive investment strategies within each asset class Integrate considerations specific to high net worth individuals or institutions into the selection of strategies Execute and evaluate chosen strategies and investment managers Well suited for individuals who learn on their own, this companion resource delivers an example-driven method for practicing the tools and techniques covered in the primary Investment Management volume, incorporating world-class exercises based on actual scenarios faced by finance professionals every day.

Download or read book Investment Manager Analysis written by Frank J. Travers and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-08-31 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praise for Investment Manager Analysis "This is a book that should have been written years ago. It provides a practical, thorough, and completely objective method to analyze and select an investment manager. It takes the mystery (and the consultants) out of the equation. Without question, this book belongs on every Plan Sponsor's desk." —Dave Davenport, Assistant Treasurer, Lord Corporation, author of The Equity Manager Search "An insightful compendium of the issues that challenge those responsible for hiring and firing investment managers. Frank Travers does a good job of taking complicated analytical tools and methodologies and explaining them in a simple, yet practical manner. Anyone responsible for conducting investment manager due diligence should have a copy on their bookshelf." —Leon G. Cooperman, Chairman and CEO, Omega Advisors, Inc. "Investment Manager Analysis provides a good overview of the important areas that purchasers of institutional investment management services need to consider. It is a good instructional guide, from which search policies and procedures can be developed, as well as a handy reference guide." —David Spaulding, President, The Spaulding Group, Inc. "This book is the definitive work on the investment manager selection process. It is comprehensive in scope and well organized for both the layman and the professional. It should be required reading for any organization or individual seeking talent to manage their assets." —Scott Johnston, Chairman and Chief Investment Officer, Sterling Johnston Capital Management, LP "Investment Manager Analysis is a much-needed, comprehensive review of the manager selection process. While the industry is riddled with information about selecting individual stocks, comparatively little has been written on the important subject of manager selection for fund sponsors. This is a particularly useful guide for the less experienced practitioner and offers considerable value to the veteran decisionmaker as well." —Dennis J. Trittin, CFA, Portfolio Manager, Russell Investment Group

Download or read book NISM X Taxmann s Investment Adviser Level 1 Encompassing a comprehensive guide investment advisory related services equity debt derivatives mutual funds and portfolio management services written by NISM (An Educational Initiative of SEBI) and published by Taxmann Publications Private Limited. This book was released on 2023-12-21 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book aims to create a common minimum knowledge benchmark for all individual investment advisers or principal officers of a non-individual investment adviser and persons associated with investment advice under SEBI (Investment Advisers) Regulations, 2013 and offering investment advisory services. This book covers all important topics to enhance the quality of investment advisory and related services in the financial services industry. It covers topics related to the following: • [Know the Basics] of the following: o Personal Financial Planning o Time Value of Money o Evaluating the Financial Position of Clients o Debt Management & Loans • [Understand the Indian Markets] for Finance and Securities segments. • [Get Oriented to Different Investment Products] such as: o Equity o Debt o Derivatives o Managed Portfolios such as mutual funds, portfolio management services and alternative investment funds • [Knowledge] about the portfolio construction, performance monitoring and evaluation • [Understand] about the operational aspects of investment management, key regulations, ethical issues of investment advisers and grievance redressal system The Present Publication is the August 2023 workbook version, published exclusively by Taxmann for NISM Certification Examination X-A | Investment Adviser (Level 1), with the following contents: • Personal Financial Planning o Introduction to Personal Financial Planning o Time Value of Money o Evaluating the Financial Position of Clients o Debt Management and Loans • Indian Financial Markets o Introduction to the Indian Financial Markets o Securities Market Segments • Investment Products o Introduction to Investment o Investing in Stocks o Investing in Fixed Income Securities o Understanding Derivatives • Investment Through Managed Portfolios o Mutual Funds o Portfolio Manager o Overview of Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) • Portfolio Construction, Performance Monitoring and Evaluation o Introduction to Modern Portfolio Theory o Portfolio Construction Process o Portfolio Performance Measurement and Evaluation • Operations, Regulatory Environment, Compliance and Ethics o Operational Aspects of Investment Management o Key Regulations o Ethical Issues o Grievance Redress Mechanism

Download or read book Portfolio Management written by John Bonner and published by Harriman House Limited. This book was released on 2015-05-01 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Investing can seem simple, but there are an infinite number of ways to get to your goals and an infinite number of ways to fail. To sharpen your investment skills, this book guides you through the key aspects of the fund management profession, working from a macro-industry overview to the micro details of security-valuation techniques, combining the benefits of academic experience with decades of industry experience. This is something also found in the complementary online Market-Class investment simulator, where you can manage a $100m fund in a dynamic market and your decisions and those of fellow fund managers 'make the market'. A smart investor doesn't rely on luck or guts, but on learning as much as possible to make the best decisions. Portfolio Management and Market-Class, with their uniquely rich insight into the real-life workflow of portfolio management, are a vital component in any investor's education.

Download or read book Managing Investment Portfolios written by John L. Maginn and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1991-01-16 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the Third Edition of Managing Investment Portfolios, financial experts John Maginn, Donald Tuttle, Jerald Pinto, and Dennis McLeavey provide complete coverage of the most important issues surrounding modern portfolio management. Now, in Managing Investment Portfolios Workbook, Third Edition, they offer you a wealth of practical information and exercises that will solidify your understanding of the tools and techniques associated with this discipline. This comprehensive study guide--which parallels the main book chapter by chapter--contains challenging problems and a complete set of solutions as well as concise learning outcome statements and summary overviews. Topics reviewed include: The portfolio management process and the investment policy statement Managing individual and institutional investor portfolios Capital market expectations, fixed income, equity, and alternative investment portfolio management Monitoring and rebalancing a portfolio Global investment performance standards

Download or read book Managing Investment Portfolios written by John L. Maginn and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-04-18 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the Third Edition of Managing Investment Portfolios, financial experts John Maginn, Donald Tuttle, Jerald Pinto, and Dennis McLeavey provide complete coverage of the most important issues surrounding modern portfolio management. Now, in Managing Investment Portfolios Workbook, Third Edition, they offer you a wealth of practical information and exercises that will solidify your understanding of the tools and techniques associated with this discipline. This comprehensive study guide--which parallels the main book chapter by chapter--contains challenging problems and a complete set of solutions as well as concise learning outcome statements and summary overviews. Topics reviewed include: The portfolio management process and the investment policy statement Managing individual and institutional investor portfolios Capital market expectations, fixed income, equity, and alternative investment portfolio management Monitoring and rebalancing a portfolio Global investment performance standards

Download or read book Investment Management Law and Regulation written by Harvey E. Bines and published by Wolters Kluwer. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 968 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In its First Edition, this classic treatise called attention to the duty of reasonable care, the duty of loyalty and the public duty of fiduciaries to the marketplace. Grounded in the idea that prudent investing is to be defined by professional practices accepted as appropriate at the time of investment by the management, thereby permitting such practices to adapt to changing conditions and insights, the field of investment management law and regulation has at its center the goal of a common standard of care for investment.Now in its Second Edition, this definitive guide to investment management law and regulation helps you to profitably adapt to today's new and changing conditions and anticipate tomorrow's regulatory response.Here are just a few of the reasons why Investment Management Law and Regulation will be so valuable to you:Explains and analyzes all the ins and outs of the law, clarifies the complexities, answers your questions, points out pitfalls and helps you avoid themCovers the entire field in one volume, saves you valuable time and effort in finding information and searching through stacks of referencesEnsures compliance with all relevant regulations, makes sure nothing is overlooked, protects you against costly mistakesUpdates you on the latest important changes, tells you what is happening now and what is likely to happen in the future Investment Management Law and Regulation is the only up-to-date volume to offer a comprehensive examination of the field of investment management law, covering everything from financial theory and legal theory to the various aspects of hands-on fund management. It's the only resource of its kind that:Identifies and explains the financial theories that control the development of investment management law across management activitiesGives critical judicial, legislative, and regulatory history that makes recent law and regulation more comprehensibleCovers all areas of regulation governing the activities of investment managers, including marketing, suitability, advisory contacts, fees, exculpation and indemnification, performance, fiduciary obligations, conflicts of interest, best executionProvides the practical tools that help predict more effectively how regulators will respond to new marketplace developments and productsIntegrates investment management law and regulation for all institutional investment managersAnd more Whether you are a manager, broker, banker, or legal counsel, a seasoned professional or just starting out, this treatise will quickly become your most trusted guide through the intricacies of this complex, critical, and closely scrutinized area

Download or read book Investment Leadership and Portfolio Management written by Brian D. Singer and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-09-29 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An industry leader candidly examines the role of investment leadership in portfolio management Investment Leadership & Portfolio Management provides a top down analysis of successful strategies, structures, and actions that create an environment that leads to strong macro investment performance and rewarding investor outcomes. By examining how to manage and lead an investment firm through successful investment decision-making processes and actions, this book reveals what it will take to succeed in a radically changed investment landscape. From firm governance and firm structure-for single capability, multi-capability, and investment and product firms-to culture, strategy, vision, and execution, authors Brian Singer, Barry Mandinach, and Greg Fedorinchik touch upon key topics including the differences between leading and managing; investment philosophy, process, and portfolio construction; communication and transparency; and ethics and integrity. Leadership issues in investment firms are a serious concern, and this book addresses those concerns Details the strong correlation between excellence in investment leadership and excellence in portfolio management Written by a group of experienced professionals in the field, including the Chairman of the CFA Institute Board of Governors Understanding how to operate in today's dynamic investment environment is critical. Investment Leadership & Portfolio Management contains the insights and information needed to make significant strides in this dynamic arena.

Download or read book Portfolio Management in Practice Volume 1 written by CFA Institute and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-11-24 with total page 1335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Portfolio Management in Practice, Volume 1: Investment Management delivers a comprehensive overview of investment management for students and industry professionals. As the first volume in the CFA Institute’s new Portfolio Management in Practice series, Investment Management offers professionals looking to enhance their skillsets and students building foundational knowledge an essential understanding of key investment management concepts. Designed to be an accessible resource for a wide range of learners, this volume explores the full portfolio management process. Inside, readers will find detailed coverage of: Forming capital market expectations Principles of the asset allocation process Determining investment strategies within each asset class Integrating considerations specific to high net worth individuals or institutions into chosen strategies And more To apply the concepts outlined in the Investment Management volume, explore the accompanying Portfolio Management in Practice, Volume 1: Investment Management Workbook. The perfect companion resource, this workbook aligns chapter-by-chapter with Investment Management for easy referencing so readers can draw connections between theoretical content and challenging practice problems. Featuring contributions from the CFA Institute’s subject matter experts, Portfolio Management in Practice, Volume 1: Investment Management distills the knowledge forward-thinking professionals will need to succeed in today’s fast-paced financial world.

Download or read book The Complete Guide to Portfolio Performance written by Pascal François and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2024-04-23 with total page 1095 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An intuitive and effective desk reference for performance measurement in asset and wealth management In The Complete Guide to Portfolio Performance: Appraise, Analyse, Act, a team of finance professors with extended practical experience deliver a hands-on desk reference for asset and wealth managers suitable for everyday use. Intuitively organized and full of concrete examples of the real-world implementation of the concepts discussed within, the book provides a comprehensive coverage of all important portfolio performance matters across 18 chapters of actionable and clearly described content. The authors have provided relevant cross-referencing where appropriate, “Key Takeaways and Equations” sections at the end of each chapter, and pointers to additional resources for anyone interested in pursuing further research. You'll also find: Discussions of more than a hundred classical and modern performance measures organized logically and with a focus on their applications Strategies for selecting appropriate performance measures based on your situation as a manager or investor Explanations of analytical techniques (statistical approaches, attribution, fund ratings...) enabling a comprehensive use of performance-related information Applications of portfolio performance criteria in concrete investment decision-making processes Highly actionable and logically organized material that's easy to find at a moment's notice A full set of pedagogical powerpoint slides and excel worksheets with all data and formulas Perfect for investors, portfolio managers, advisors, analysts, and regulators, The Complete Guide to Portfolio Performance is also a must-read reference for students and practitioners of asset and wealth management, as well as those pursuing certification such as CFA, CIPM, CIIA, and CAIA.

Download or read book Managing Investment Portfolios written by John L. Maginn and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-03-18 with total page 1255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A rare blend of a well-organized, comprehensive guide to portfolio management and a deep, cutting-edge treatment of the key topics by distinguished authors who have all practiced what they preach. The subtitle, A Dynamic Process, points to the fresh, modern ideas that sparkle throughout this new edition. Just reading Peter Bernstein's thoughtful Foreword can move you forward in your thinking about this critical subject." —Martin L. Leibowitz, Morgan Stanley "Managing Investment Portfolios remains the definitive volume in explaining investment management as a process, providing organization and structure to a complex, multipart set of concepts and procedures. Anyone involved in the management of portfolios will benefit from a careful reading of this new edition." —Charles P. Jones, CFA, Edwin Gill Professor of Finance, College of Management, North Carolina State University

Download or read book Managing Your Investment Manager written by Arthur Williams and published by Irwin Professional Publishing. This book was released on 1992 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The continued growth of assets in retirement plans, trust accounts, foundations, and the portfolios of wealthy individuals has created a special need for skilled professionals who know how to organize the entire process associated with managing and administering these funds. This process includes deciding how the asset pool can help the organization that owns it, what kinds of securities should be used, how to choose an appropriate risk policy, and what investment manager structure is best to meet the particular needs of the portfolio's owner. Once the portfolio is in operation, it is necessary to know how well it is doing, against what benchmark, and over what time horizon." "Managing Your Investment Manager gives you a practical, how-to look at investment management, as well as a complete overview of modern portfolio theory concepts. This essential reference covers alternative investments (including investment partnerships, real estate, energy, venture capital, leveraged buyouts, and short selling), actuarial science, and the special needs of individual portfolios. You'll also find a quick-reference index, information on historical investment returns, the size of the world securities markets, and a mathematics refresher course."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Download or read book The Complete Guide to Portfolio Construction and Management written by Lukasz Snopek and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-01-12 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the wake of the recent financial crisis, many will agree that it is time for a fresh approach to portfolio management. The Complete Guide to Portfolio Construction and Management provides practical investment advice for building a robust, diversified portfolio. Written by a high-profile investment adviser, this book reveals a practical portfolio management framework and new approach to portfolio construction based on four key market forces: macro, fundamental, technical, and behavioural. It is an insight that takes the focus off numbers, looking instead at the role of risk and behavior in finance. As we have seen with the recent finance meltdown, traditional portfolio management techniques are flawed. Investors need to understand those flaws and learn how to incorporate risk management and behavioral finance into their asset management strategies. With a foreword by industry leader Francois-Serge L'habitant, this is your one-stop guide, with new ways for you to manage, grow and preserve your investment portfolio, even in uncertain markets.

Download or read book Modern Portfolio Management written by Todd E. Petzel and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-09-28 with total page 663 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get a practical and thoroughly updated look at investment and portfolio management from an accomplished veteran of the discipline In Modern Portfolio Management: Moving Beyond Modern Portfolio Theory, investment executive and advisor Dr. Todd E. Petzel delivers a grounded and insightful exploration of developments in finance since the advent of Modern Portfolio Theory. You’ll find the tools and concepts you need to evaluate new products and portfolios and identify practical issues in areas like operations, decision-making, and regulation. In this book, you’ll also: Discover why Modern Portfolio Theory is at odds with developments in the field of Behavioral Finance Examine the never-ending argument between passive and active management and learn to set long-term goals and objectives Find investor perspectives on perennial issues like corporate governance, manager turnover, fraud risks, and ESG investing Perfect for institutional and individual investors, investment committee members, and fiduciaries responsible for portfolio construction and oversight, Modern Portfolio Management is also a must-read for fund and portfolio managers who seek to better understand their investors.