{"id":5247,"date":"2025-04-19T03:26:51","date_gmt":"2025-04-18T21:56:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/?p=5247"},"modified":"2025-04-19T03:27:47","modified_gmt":"2025-04-18T21:57:47","slug":"portfolio-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/portfolio-management\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Portfolio Management? Definition, Types and Objectives"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Building a healthy portfolio is a step-by-step procedure. It takes time and effort. The key to building a lucrative portfolio is tailoring it according to your goals, risk appetite, and budget. Maintaining a lucrative portfolio involves analysis, strategy formulation, revision, rebalancing, and more. It all comes under portfolio management. In this article, let us understand portfolio management, its objectives, importance, types, process, and more in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_66_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/portfolio-management\/#Key-takeaways\" title=\"Key takeaways\">Key takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/portfolio-management\/#What-is-portfolio-management\" title=\"What is portfolio management?\">What is portfolio management?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/portfolio-management\/#Objectives-of-portfolio-management\" title=\"Objectives of portfolio management\">Objectives of portfolio management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/portfolio-management\/#Portfolio-plan\" title=\"Portfolio plan\">Portfolio plan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/portfolio-management\/#Portfolio-risks\" title=\"Portfolio risks\">Portfolio risks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/portfolio-management\/#Importance-of-portfolio-management\" title=\"Importance of portfolio management\">Importance of portfolio management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/portfolio-management\/#Difference-between-portfolio-management-and-financial-planning\" title=\"Difference between portfolio management and financial planning\">Difference between portfolio management and financial planning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/portfolio-management\/#Types-of-portfolio-management\" title=\"Types of portfolio management\">Types of portfolio management<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/portfolio-management\/#1-Active-portfolio-management\" title=\"1. Active portfolio management\">1. Active portfolio management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/portfolio-management\/#2-Passive-portfolio-management\" title=\"2. Passive portfolio management\">2. Passive portfolio management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/portfolio-management\/#3-Discretionary-portfolio-management\" title=\"3. Discretionary portfolio management\">3. Discretionary portfolio management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/portfolio-management\/#4-Non-discretionary-portfolio-management\" title=\"4. Non-discretionary portfolio management\">4. Non-discretionary portfolio management<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/portfolio-management\/#Portfolio-management-strategies\" title=\"Portfolio management strategies\">Portfolio management strategies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/portfolio-management\/#Portfolio-management-process\" title=\"Portfolio management process\">Portfolio management process<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/portfolio-management\/#Step-1-Identifying-the-objectives\" title=\"Step 1: Identifying the objectives\">Step 1: Identifying the objectives<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/portfolio-management\/#Step-2-Selection-from-the-asset-pool\" title=\"Step 2: Selection from the asset pool\">Step 2: Selection from the asset pool<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/portfolio-management\/#Step-3-Formulation-of-the-strategy\" title=\"Step 3: Formulation of the strategy\">Step 3: Formulation of the strategy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/portfolio-management\/#Step-4-Security-analysis\" title=\"Step 4: Security analysis&nbsp;\">Step 4: Security analysis&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/portfolio-management\/#Step-5-Execution-of-the-portfolio\" title=\"Step 5: Execution of the portfolio\">Step 5: Execution of the portfolio<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/portfolio-management\/#Step-6-Revision-of-the-portfolio\" title=\"Step 6: Revision of the portfolio\">Step 6: Revision of the portfolio<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/portfolio-management\/#Step-7-Performance-evaluation\" title=\"Step 7: Performance evaluation\">Step 7: Performance evaluation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/portfolio-management\/#Step-8-Rebalancing-the-portfolio\" title=\"Step 8: Rebalancing the portfolio\">Step 8: Rebalancing the portfolio<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/portfolio-management\/#Tips-for-healthy-portfolio-management\" title=\"Tips for healthy portfolio management\">Tips for healthy portfolio management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/portfolio-management\/#In-a-nutshell\" title=\"In a nutshell\">In a nutshell<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/portfolio-management\/#Frequently-asked-questions-FAQs\" title=\"Frequently asked questions (FAQs)\">Frequently asked questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/portfolio-management\/#1-What-is-the-portfolio-management-process\" title=\"1. What is the portfolio management process?\">1. What is the portfolio management process?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/portfolio-management\/#2-What-are-portfolio-management-services\" title=\"2. What are portfolio management services?\">2. What are portfolio management services?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/portfolio-management\/#3-Why-is-portfolio-management-important\" title=\"3. Why is portfolio management important?\">3. Why is portfolio management important?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/portfolio-management\/#4-What-are-the-types-of-portfolio-management\" title=\"4. What are the types of portfolio management?\">4. What are the types of portfolio management?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/portfolio-management\/#5-What-is-the-difference-between-financial-planning-and-portfolio-management\" title=\"5. What is the difference between financial planning and portfolio management?\">5. What is the difference between financial planning and portfolio management?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/portfolio-management\/#6-What-is-a-portfolio\" title=\"6. What is a portfolio?\">6. What is a portfolio?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key-takeaways\"><\/span><strong>Key takeaways<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Portfolio management involves allocating and diversifying your investments across asset classes, monitoring their performance, and rebalancing the portfolio to reduce risk, maximise returns, and plan taxes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ultimately, it means managing an investor\u2019s portfolio to ensure their objectives\/long-term financial goals are met.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Portfolio management comprises four types \u2013 active, passive, discretionary, and non-discretionary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With portfolio management, investors can better plan their investments and taxes, minimise risks, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/5-simple-lifestyle-changes-to-save-more\/\">save money<\/a>, and build a customised solution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial planning is all about managing and budgeting for future financial needs and goals. In comparison, portfolio management involves investing and managing current capital to grow wealth as per the plan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-is-portfolio-management\"><\/span><strong>What is portfolio management?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The term \u2018portfolio management\u2019 is made up of two words. Let\u2019s first understand what these mean individually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Portfolio &#8211; <\/strong>A portfolio is a collection of investments, including stocks, bonds, ETFs, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/mutual-funds\/\">mutual funds<\/a>, debt instruments, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Management &#8211; <\/strong>Management means planning, organising resources, and coordinating activities to achieve a predetermined goal most effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Put together, \u2018portfolio management\u2019 is a process of evaluating and managing investments based on an individual\u2019s objectives in order to maximise their earnings within a given time frame. The objectives of an individual can be based on various factors like budget, risk tolerance, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you are a retail investor, high <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/net-worth\/\">net worth<\/a> individual or a business, portfolio management is a valuable skill to have. It ensures the capital invested is not exposed to a lot of market risk. You can always take the help of a professional to enjoy optimal returns and achieve your goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Objectives-of-portfolio-management\"><\/span><strong>Objectives of portfolio management<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The primary objective of portfolio management is to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/why-should-you-prioritise-investing\/\">invest<\/a> in securities that will help you maximise your returns while minimising the risks to achieve those goals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Capital appreciation: <\/strong>The primary objective of portfolio management is to enjoy capital appreciation. The principal invested should grow into a corpus at a higher rate than inflation. It should also minimise risks such as market swings and fund erosion via taxes. If the investor agrees, reinvesting can be considered to generate more income.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Frequency of income generation: <\/strong>While some investors seek regular income that can be enjoyed through dividends, others may prefer receiving a larger maturity corpus in the form of capital appreciation. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/portfolio-manager\/\">portfolio manager<\/a> should consider these factors when building one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stable return rate: <\/strong>While capital appreciation is the goal, an investment portfolio should provide you with a steady flow of returns while ensuring the safety of the investment. At the least, your current return income should meet the opportunity cost of your funds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tax planning:<\/strong> Earning handsome returns but not being able to retain them due to poor tax planning is disappointing. Different assets are taxed differently. Hence, a portfolio manager should consider tax policies during <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/why-is-asset-allocation-one-of-the-most-important-aspects-of-portfolio-construction\/\">asset allocation<\/a> to help investors plan their taxes better and not evade them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Liquidity:<\/strong> Another critical objective of portfolio management is to manage liquidity. It gives an investor immediate access to funds for an emergency, an expense, an exciting venture, rebalancing the portfolio, or even participating in a company\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/reliance-announces-rights-issue-what-it-means-to-investors\/\">rights issue<\/a>. A noteworthy point here is to invest in a well-balanced mix of listed and unlisted shares because the former has more traceability than the latter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Safety of investments: <\/strong>Above all else, portfolios constructed should match the investor\u2019s risk potential. Funds should be allocated so that the investor doesn\u2019t lose funds they can\u2019t afford. Ultimately, minimising risk is an important aim of portfolio management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marketability:<\/strong> If your portfolio consists of poor-performing or inactive stocks or funds, you might face difficulty in marketing them or switching from one investment to another. Hence, investing in companies that are actively traded by other investors and have higher marketability is crucial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/mitigating-portfolio-risk-through-diversification\/\">Diversification<\/a>:<\/strong> There\u2019s nothing called zero risk. That is to say, no risk, no returns. Hence, the only way to enjoy maximum returns is by minimising risk, which can be done through diversification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Long-term planning:<\/strong> Planning your sunset years in advance can help you carve out a clear path to achieve your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-do-retirement-planning\/\">retirement<\/a> goals. Hence, it is considered that the earlier you start, the better. A portfolio manager should consider your retirement and long-term goals while crafting your portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Portfolio-plan\"><\/span><strong>Portfolio plan<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A portfolio plan consists of what the portfolio comprises, expected timescales, major deliverables, and its major dependencies in words and diagrams. It defines how the portfolio will be managed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Portfolio-risks\"><\/span><strong>Portfolio risks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Portfolio risks typically cover the internal and external events that might impact the portfolio. There are various portfolio risks and numerous approaches to measuring portfolio risk. It should be the responsibility of a portfolio manager to assess and invest in the assets according to an individual\u2019s risk appetite while minimising the risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Importance-of-portfolio-management\"><\/span><strong>Importance of portfolio management<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Better investment planning: <\/strong>With portfolio management, analysis of past investments becomes easier, which helps better frame future investments. It also considers the risk appetite, income, and budget. As a result, an investor can take an informed and sensible investment decision.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Customisable solution: <\/strong>When managing the portfolio, an investor gets the opportunity to plan for the specific goals that they might have. It allows them to customise the strategies, risks, and expected returns accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Minimises the risk: <\/strong>With proper planning and timely execution, it becomes possible to reduce the risk of the investment strategy, increasing the chances of making profits. Taking an expert\u2019s opinion and getting a deeper understanding of the risks is always worthwhile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reduces cost and saves time: <\/strong>For investors who may not have a sound financial background, they might find it challenging to manage their finances. When not done in the right way, it can be a costly expense and take up a lot of time to rebalance. Hence, portfolio management can go a long way in protecting an individual\u2019s finances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tax planning: <\/strong>Taxes can drain an individual\u2019s income. When planning for a portfolio, an investor can design the investment plan in a way that helps them save taxes. Hence, a well-researched and managed investment plan can go a long way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Difference-between-portfolio-management-and-financial-planning\"><\/span><strong>Difference between portfolio management and financial planning<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both the terms portfolio management and financial planning are often used interchangeably. However, there are a lot of differences between the two. Here are four major differences that you must be aware of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Element<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Financial planning<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Portfolio management&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Aim<\/strong><\/td><td>Financial planning is about understanding an individual\u2019s financial situation and goals and developing long-term financial goals accordingly. It is a more thorough process than portfolio management.&nbsp;<\/td><td>Portfolio management is focused on building a portfolio consisting of securities that match an individual\u2019s goals and managing it. It is a regular process.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Scope<\/strong><\/td><td>It includes various areas such as building an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/using-and-rebuilding-an-contingency-fund\/\">emergency fund<\/a>, saving for a new home, accumulating assets for retirement, saving for a child\u2019s college fund, reducing debt, real estate planning, creating tax efficiency, and more.<\/td><td>It is concerned with the curation and management of a portfolio according to the risk appetite and the individual&#8217;s short, mid, and long-term goals.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Assessment<\/strong><\/td><td>It assesses the individual\u2019s overall financial standing to develop a long-term financial plan based on their goals.<\/td><td>It involves the assessment of multiple components of a portfolio to make investment decisions, such as to invest or divest.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Manager<\/strong><\/td><td>A financial planner or advisor assists in financial planning. They are also called wealth advisors who give advice and help enhance their clients&#8217; financial situation.<\/td><td>An investment manager is concerned with only the portfolio of the client. They intend to enhance it and make trades on behalf of their clients.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Portfolio management can be considered a subset of financial planning as the current capital is invested and managed in accordance with the future goals of an individual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types-of-portfolio-management\"><\/span><strong>Types of portfolio management<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As discussed below, there are four types of portfolio management:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-Active-portfolio-management\"><\/span><strong>1. Active portfolio management<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This type of portfolio management calls for a high level of expertise in stock markets. The manager of such a portfolio is actively involved in buying and selling stocks frequently to beat the broader market (indices). The strategy is said to be \u2018active\u2019 as it requires consistent evaluation of the market to identify and buy undervalued assets and sell them at the right time. The process involves proactive quantitative analysis, diversification, and understanding of business cycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, active portfolio management comes with extremely high fees as the fund manager implements an aggressive investment strategy that involves constant monitoring and asset turnover. As such, this is best suited for experienced investors that have a higher risk appetite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-Passive-portfolio-management\"><\/span><strong>2. Passive portfolio management<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This type of portfolio management focuses on long-term investing. Passive portfolio managers try to replicate market returns. They believe that the prices of assets always reflect their fundamentals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What differentiates passive portfolio management from the active counterpart is that the former type aims at long-term wealth creation and not necessarily to actively beat the markets. This is the reason passive investing is well suited for investors looking to minimise risk and earn consistent returns.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>High Net-Worth Individuals (HNI) looking to earn consistent returns over the long term at low cost also avail such services. Investors who seek to minimise risk often prefer passive strategies. While low cost is a benefit of passive portfolio management, a downside is that it poses a security risk. For instance, indices like the Nifty 100 have only large-cap stocks. Therefore, investing in funds tracking this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/stock-market-index\/\">index<\/a> would make your portfolio large-cap equity-focused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-Discretionary-portfolio-management\"><\/span><strong>3. Discretionary portfolio management<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Under discretionary portfolio management, the portfolio manager is fully authorised to take decisions and buy\/sell securities on their client\u2019s behalf. This type of portfolio management is suited for individuals that don\u2019t wish to be directly involved in the investment strategy. However, like in the case of active portfolio management, such managers also charge high fees for their premium services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The primary advantage of discretionary investing is that an expert is taking all your investment decisions. It might make your life a lot simpler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-Non-discretionary-portfolio-management\"><\/span><strong>4. Non-discretionary portfolio management<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Non-discretionary portfolio management involves advising clients on whether an investment is good or bad for them. Such a manager acts as a mere financial advisor but doesn\u2019t execute any trades on the investor\u2019s behalf. The clients have full authority over their investments besides expert guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The primary benefit of non-discretionary portfolio management is it allows you to have a financial expert without giving them control of your investment decisions. However, in the case of new market conditions, if you wish to shift your portfolio\u2019s focus quickly, you have to wait for your manager\u2019s approval. It might cost you, and you can end up having lost the opportunity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Portfolio-management-strategies\"><\/span><strong>Portfolio management strategies<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A portfolio is good for you when it efficiently meets your objectives following your investment stage and budget while minimising the risk. Though everyone\u2019s portfolio is different and in accordance with their goals, here are four key features and strategies to curate and manage your portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Asset allocation: <\/strong>Effective portfolio management requires a well-thought-of asset allocation that considers an investor\u2019s financial goals and risk tolerance. Asset allocation means spreading funds across asset classes such as stocks, bonds, real estate, and commodities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Diversification: <\/strong>This refers to investing across different asset classes and investment avenues that have a low correlation with each other. This especially helps cushion portfolios during bear markets. Diversifying your investments in different instruments provides broader exposure and captures returns from various sectors and asset classes over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rebalancing: <\/strong>This involves selling securities that have become expensive and piping that money back into undervalued securities or performing a risk-minimisation move to cap the fall in portfolio value and divert funds to better performers. This allows the investor to earn capital gains and also helps in keeping the initial risk-return profile intact. It involves returning a portfolio to its original target allocation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tax reduction: <\/strong>It involves allocating funds to save the individual from paying excessive tax on their investment returns. There are various ways to reduce taxes and improve after-tax returns. Hence, asset allocation should be done wisely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Portfolio-management-process\"><\/span><strong>Portfolio management process<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-1-Identifying-the-objectives\"><\/span><strong>Step 1: Identifying the objectives<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first stage in portfolio management is identifying the objectives and limitations. It is in line with the financial plan. Note that the relative importance of the objectives should also be clearly defined at this stage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-2-Selection-from-the-asset-pool\"><\/span><strong>Step 2: Selection from the asset pool<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The next step involves the identification of various assets that can be included in the portfolio. It can be a combination of different assets such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/preference-share\/\">preference shares<\/a>, bonds, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/what-is-equity\/\">equity<\/a> shares, etc. The selection is made in accordance with the individual&#8217;s risk tolerance and investment limit to spread the risk and minimise loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-3-Formulation-of-the-strategy\"><\/span><strong>Step 3: Formulation of the strategy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are various types and strategies to manage a portfolio, like active, passive, rebalancing, and so on. The strategy is formulated depending on your investment horizon, invested capital, and risk appetite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-4-Security-analysis\"><\/span><strong>Step 4: Security analysis&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Security analysis is a method used to calculate the value of various assets and to find the effect of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/strategies-to-tackle-volatility\/\">market volatility<\/a> on their value. It considers the price, possible returns on investment, associated risks, etc. Security analysis helps understand the nature and extent of the risk for any security in the market. There are various ways to perform security analysis, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/a-step-by-step-guide-to-fundamental-analysis\/\">fundamental analysis<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/technical-analysis-of-stocks\/\">technical analysis<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-5-Execution-of-the-portfolio\"><\/span><strong>Step 5: Execution of the portfolio<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is considered one of the most crucial steps in portfolio management. At this stage, the execution takes place, i.e. the buying and selling of planned securities within the budget and time frame.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-6-Revision-of-the-portfolio\"><\/span><strong>Step 6: Revision of the portfolio<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To evaluate the effectiveness of invested securities, a portfolio revision is necessary. It involves constantly monitoring and reviewing the securities according to the market condition. The revision of the portfolio also involves shifting from one stock to another or from one type of security to another. It is also one of the most important steps in portfolio management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-7-Performance-evaluation\"><\/span><strong>Step 7: Performance evaluation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The evaluation of a portfolio is done over a selected period of time. It is a useful feedback loop that helps in enhancing the quality of the portfolio management process. Performance evaluation involves assessing the risks, return criteria, relative merits and demerits of the portfolio, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-8-Rebalancing-the-portfolio\"><\/span><strong>Step 8: Rebalancing the portfolio<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After the evaluation over a certain period of time, rebalancing of the portfolio is done to maximise returns and minimise losses. It should be performed as often as required while keeping the primary objective in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips-for-healthy-portfolio-management\"><\/span><strong>Tips for healthy portfolio management<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Goals and strategy: <\/strong>The first step in devising an investment plan is to find out your goals. Make sure your goals are achievable. They can change over time. Hence, make sure to assess how it will impact your overall strategy. Further, keep your risk-tolerance levels always in mind.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Asset allocation:<\/strong> The right mix of investment types makes up for an effective asset allocation which is based on various factors like goals, risk appetite, budget, etc. Balance your portfolio in a way that you insulate it against sudden changes in the market.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Diversify:<\/strong> You can spread your risks by selecting investments across a broad spectrum of market categories. Diversification helps you reduce the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/volatility\/\">volatility<\/a> of your portfolio over time.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Long-term investments: <\/strong>One of the key elements of a financial plan is to plan for retirement and other long-term goals. Keep track of how your investments affect your plans to achieve your goals. This way, you can steer clear of past mistakes and build wealth for the future.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Have support: <\/strong>You can enhance your financial planning and get a deeper understanding of investments with the help of an expert. Do not hesitate to ask for help from professionals. You might end up saving your money, time, and efforts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In-a-nutshell\"><\/span><strong>In a nutshell<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Portfolio management can be tedious, but it saves your money, tax, time, and effort and builds your wealth. It helps you secure your future and manage your finances better. However, thorough research about the market is a crucial element at all stages of portfolio management. <a href=\"https:\/\/ttape.in\/Bn5eDPoHwtb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Tickertape<\/a> provides you with all the tools you need to make wise investment decisions. Explore it now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"FAQ\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently-asked-questions-FAQs\"><\/span><strong>Frequently asked questions (FAQs)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-62a78b9253810\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-What-is-the-portfolio-management-process\"><\/span>1. <strong>What is the portfolio management process?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Portfolio management involves discussing an investor\u2019s financial goals, risk capacity, return expectations and other personal details to draw a suitable investment strategy. It also involves diversifying funds across asset categories to minimise risk and maximise returns so as to meet the investor\u2019s objectives.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The portfolio manager also tracks the performance of the investments and can rebalance them to maximise the returns.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-62a78b9253812\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-What-are-portfolio-management-services\"><\/span>2. <strong>What are portfolio management services?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Portfolio management services offer to manage an individual or business\u2019 investment on their behalf. They help investors achieve their long-term financial goals by creating wealth.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the type of portfolio management, some managers are authorised to execute trades on behalf of an investor, while others merely advise on the feasibility of investment.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-62a78b9253813\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-Why-is-portfolio-management-important\"><\/span>3. <strong>Why is portfolio management important?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Portfolio management allows you to benefit from a manager\u2019s expertise in markets. It could help you maximise returns and minimise risks and thus effectively achieve your long-term financial goals. Ultimately, it helps keep your finances in check, create wealth, and enjoy financial security.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1664375250910\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-What-are-the-types-of-portfolio-management\"><\/span>4. <strong>What are the types of portfolio management?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>There are four types of portfolio management:<br \/>A. Active portfolio management<br \/>B. Passive portfolio management<br \/>C. Discretionary portfolio management<br \/>D. Non-discretionary portfolio management<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1664375298627\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-What-is-the-difference-between-financial-planning-and-portfolio-management\"><\/span>5. <strong>What is the difference between financial planning and portfolio management?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Financial planning is devising an investment plan for an individual according to their goals, risk tolerance, budget, etc. Portfolio management is about investing and managing investments to achieve future goals.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1664375307959\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-What-is-a-portfolio\"><\/span>6. What is a portfolio?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>A portfolio is a collection of various assets such as bonds, equity, mutual funds, ETFs, etc., owned by an investor. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Portfolio management is one of the key processes to secure your future wealth. 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