Preview Questions Portfolio Manager | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: What is the effect of correlation on the expected return of a diversified portfolio in the BFSI sector?

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Correlation has no impact on the expected return

Higher correlation between assets increases diversification

Lower correlation between assets reduces portfolio risk

Higher correlation decreases portfolio risk

Question 2: How can geopolitical risks affect asset allocation decisions?

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By lowering inflation rates

By increasing volatility in equity markets

By strengthening the domestic currency

By increasing demand for commodities

Question 3: What is a key consideration when recommending asset allocation to a high-net-worth individual (HNWI)?

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Emphasizing only equities to maximize growth potential

Suggesting a diversified portfolio with no regard to personal goals

Recommending low-risk, fixed-income assets for guaranteed returns

Customizing the portfolio to fit their long-term goals and tax situation

Question 4: Which of the following describes an outcome of underperforming asset classes in a multi-asset portfolio?

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It will likely lead to lower overall portfolio returns, requiring rebalancing to maintain the target allocation

It will cause an automatic reallocation to higher-performing assets

It will not affect the risk profile of the portfolio as long as the allocation is diversified

It will result in higher exposure to systematic risk, increasing the portfolio's overall risk

Question 5: When performing portfolio diversification in the BFSI sector, how would you assess the correlation between asset classes to determine the optimal mix for reducing risk?

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Using a correlation matrix and historical price data

Using just historical returns without consideration of volatility

Assessing credit risk exposure

Considering only the assets' market capitalization

Question 6: How does diversification reduce risk in a portfolio?

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By investing in uncorrelated assets

By limiting investment to one asset class

By focusing on high-risk assets

By increasing the number of securities