Investment Portfolio Reports Samples For Students

Quantitative Methods

Holding period return
Holding period return is the total returns received from holding a particular investment portfolio of assets. The holding period return rate usually calculated as the total sum of all income and capital gains of the investments divided by the investment value at the beginning of the trading period being measured (Hallerbach, 2003). It is a very basic way used to measure the rate of return obtained from a particular investment. Therefore, its calculation is based on a unit-value-invested rather than on a time basis. This, however, makes it difficult to provide a comparison of returns on different investments with also different ...

Introduction

An investment portfolio can be defined simply as where one keeps one’s money. If one chooses to keep all one’s money as cash in one’s bank account, then that becomes one’s portfolio. Definitely, it is not a smart investment portfolio. The interest one will be earning from the bank will probably be less than the inflation rate. Therefore, the value of money over time will decrease. Because of this reason, it is advised that one should spread one’s money around a few different investment instruments. Investment can be of different types based on the requirement of ...

Abstract

The Nelson – Siegel – Svensson model is one of the preferred methods by which investors determine the value of bonds in the long run and thus make informed guesses as to the viability of each investment option. It is an accurate method of prediction when an investment portfolio needs to be set up. In this paper, by using the Nelson – Siegel – Svensson process, an attempt will be made to inform investors like to the best option for a fixed income portfolio. The paper would demonstrate how the process is to be used and applied to the data related to treasury bonds ...

Introduction

A sovereign wealth fund (SWF) is a government-owned investment fund that is done when there is a surplus in the balance of payment. The investment portfolio comprises of investment in financial assets such as equity or hedge funds, precious metals, stock and bonds. These funds are able to invest globally as well (Roubini, 2008). The SWF are funded by the profits that are received from foreign exchange reserves that are held by the State Bank of the country or the commodity exports. Total Assets under Management by the SWF has been increasing drastically over the last several years. The maximum estimate ...

Executive Summary 3

Overview of Current Situation 3
Summary of Needs and Objectives 4
Summary of Recommendations 4
Summary of Expected Outcomes 4
Important Information 5
1.0 Objective 6
2.0 Current Situation 6
2.1 How to get there 7
3.0 Recommendation 1 9
3.1 What is Salary Sacrifice? 9
3.2 Steps 9
3.3 Benefits of the Recommendation 11
3.4 Risk Associated with the Recommendation 13
4.0 Recommendation 2 14
4.1 Steps 15
4.2 Benefits of the Recommendation 15
4.3 Risk Associated with the Recommendation 15
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Introduction

The purpose of business is to obtain the maximum revenue at the lowest cost of capital in a competitive environment. The realization of this goal requires of comparing the size of the capital invested in the production and trading activities with the financial results of this activity.
However, in the implementation of any kind of economic activity there is objectively a risk of loss, the volume of which is due to the specifics of a particular business. Risk is the probability of losses, damages, shortfalls of projected revenues, profits. Losses that occur in business activities can be divided into ...

Introduction

Investments have two aspects; returns and risks that determine their desirability to an investor. In that respect, analyzing the two is crucial, and several models have been advanced for the purpose of identifying most suitable portfolios. In addition, investor's preferences and risk profile determine their investments choices. Thus, a portfolio construction is based on the involved assets return and risk as well as the client’s risk profile. To demonstrate the process of portfolio construction in view of the clients’ profile, this report uses a case of a client with identified investments goals. The report uses a questionnaire to evaluate the clients risk ...

Rules to secure financial future

Introduction
In the times of prolonged worldwide financial crisis a lot of people strive for financial stability and independence, as it can grant you a pretty much easy life even during harsh times. And regardless of money a person makes, most experts believe that with smart management every single person is capable of keeping more of what they make, than simply spending it, and they will still be able to make ends meet in their financial obligations.
3 rules to secure financial future
Do not overspend on buying stuff that you do not need, or can live without (spend ...

When investing one's money, several factors should be considered starting with evaluating what a portfolio should comprise of. This report will analyze three different items. First of all, it will address the effects of international diversification on the investment portfolio. It will then address alternative investment vehicles and finally it will look at how the derivative securities can also enhance a portfolio performance.
An international portfolio involves people looking at investment choices outside the United States since they create high diversification for customers. International portfolio has provided security of assets. In the event that the United States stock market crashes, ...

News Report 1: Pressure Builds On Merkel As Spain Calls For Bank Aid

(Donahue, 2012)

The article throws light on the existing debt crisis in Europe and efforts made by its member countries to sail through this difficult situation. The financial condition of Spain is the prime focus of this article. The unemployment and industrial outputs have been declining in Europe for the past two years. According to the United States President Barack Obama, the leaders of Europe have not made sufficient efforts to control the crisis situation. With deteriorating financial condition of Spain, its Prime Minister has resorted to calling for a ‘banking union’ to fight the worsening problem. A banking union ...

Executive Summary

Fundamental analyses of company shares involve the review of the financial aspects of a company and generate metrics, such as the price and book value of a security or the enterprise value and the EBITDA to value of a stock. Conversely, the technical analysis of a company shares involves the valuing of company shares on the historical information about pricing and volume. In this analysis several assumptions are used: the market value is taken to reflect the demand and supply of the security, the demand and supply are driven by factors such as economic and information analysis which are rational and speculations which ...

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Abstract
In modern business world characterized with competition, acquisition and mergers are dominating main company’s games. In fact, major companies in such as food sectors and banks are acquiring smaller firms in order to ensure that control competition and assets are strengthened. Just like numerous other decisions, there is need for careful prognosis and study before taking this important step in analysis of assets in a company, business performance, and acquisition overall viability. Embry Investment Group is a company that is exploring for a company to qualify for acquisition. This report is aimed at gaining a deeper comprehension on the viability ...