Preview Questions Portfolio Manager | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: What is the role of alternative assets (such as hedge funds, private equity) in an asset allocation strategy for a BFSI portfolio?

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To increase correlation with equities for better performance

To provide diversification and potentially higher returns with higher risk

To replace traditional asset classes like stocks and bonds

To minimize portfolio risk by focusing only on safe assets

Question 2: How does correlation between asset classes impact an asset allocation decision?

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High correlation between assets increases diversification opportunities

Low correlation increases volatility and risks of the portfolio

High correlation ensures that all assets move in the same direction, lowering volatility

Low correlation between assets reduces risk, allowing for better diversification

Question 3: What is the main advantage of using the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model for investment analysis?

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It accounts for time value of money

It is more accurate than market-based models

It requires fewer assumptions

It directly measures risk

Question 4: In constructing a multi-asset portfolio, how should the correlation between asset classes influence the asset allocation?

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Minimizing the correlation factor and focusing on sector concentration

Choosing assets with low or negative correlation to reduce risk

Focusing on assets with high correlation to increase returns

Allocating equally to all asset classes regardless of correlation

Question 5: How does a contrarian investment strategy differ from a momentum strategy?

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A contrarian strategy seeks quick gains through technical analysis, while momentum seeks slow and steady growth

A contrarian strategy focuses on future growth, while momentum focuses on historical performance

A contrarian strategy involves buying securities that are out of favor, while momentum focuses on trends

A contrarian strategy targets low-risk assets, whereas momentum targets high-risk assets

Question 6: When managing a global equity portfolio, which factor has the largest impact on currency risk?

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Political risk, such as changes in trade policies or geopolitical instability

Interest rate changes, which can influence currency movements

Inflation rates, which can impact the purchasing power and local investment conditions

Exchange rate fluctuations, as they directly impact the value of international assets