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Provides an array of professional business and financial training services that stem from improving a corporate's treasury workflow —all the way to efficient, finance training programs.

Course Overview

The course on Portfolio Management Fundamentals provides a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices involved in managing investment portfolios. It covers key topics such as risk analysis, diversification, risk budgeting, and risk-adjusted returns. Participants will learn how to assess and manage various types of risks inherent in investment portfolios, including credit risk. Additionally, the course introduces regulatory frameworks such as the Basel III Accord, highlighting their impact on portfolio management strategies.

Learning Outcome

Define portfolio management and its significance in investment.

Explore the concept of diversification and its role in risk reduction.

Analyze the relationship between risk and return in portfolio management."

Calculate and interpret standard deviation for individual assets and portfolios.

Evaluate the impact of diversification on portfolio risk.

Introduce the concept of credit portfolio management and its relevance in risk mitigation.

Course Outline

  • Portfolio Perspective to Investment

  • Standard Deviation • Standard Deviation of a portfolio • Credit Portfolio Management

  • how to optimize risk-adjusted returns by setting appropriate risk limits for each asset or strategy based on the investor's risk tolerance and investment objectives.

  • General Types of Risks
  • Risk Control
  • Provisioning and Risk Adjusted Rate of Return
  • Risk Adjusted Returns
  • Brief on the Basel III Accord

Who Should Attend

Finance professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge of portfolio management.=Investment analysts and portfolio managers aiming to refine their risk management skills.=Students pursuing degrees or certifications in finance, economics, or related fields.=Individuals interested in understanding the complexities of investment portfolio construction and risk mitigation strategies.