Portfolio management refers to the professional management of an
individual’s or institution’s investment portfolio.
This
involves making investment decisions on which assets to incorporate, the
allocation of resources across various asset classes, and the timing of
buying or selling these assets. The primary objective of portfolio
management is to fine-tune the balance between risk and return, aligning
with the investor’s goals and risk tolerance for optimal performance.
Fully Disclosed Portfolios:
Where each client’s individual holdings
and transactions are separately identified and disclosed to the market along
with detailed information about the specific securities, quantities, and
transactions in their account.
Omnibus Portfolios:
Where multiple clients’ assets are pooled into a
single account, and the portfolio manager manages the overall pool of assets
as a single portfolio.