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Portfolio Management Overview and Planning

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Concepts

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Formulas

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Decisions

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Key Concepts

5 concepts covered in this module.

IPS (Investment Policy Statement)

Document governing the investment process. Includes: return objectives, risk tolerance, constraints (LTTLU).

IPS Constraints (LTTLU)

Liquidity needs, Time horizon, Tax considerations, Legal/regulatory, Unique circumstances.

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Decision Frameworks

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How to set return objectives?

  • Required return: minimum needed to meet obligations
  • Desired return: what the investor wants (may exceed required)
  • Both must consider inflation, taxes, fees

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IPS (Investment Policy Statement)

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Document governing the investment process. Includes: return objectives, risk tolerance, constraints (LTTLU).
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