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Adding portfolios

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You can create model and real portfolios, combine them into blends and groups, and organize them in folders and clients. All of these start from the New button in the portfolio list.

 

Portfolio types

When you create a portfolio, you choose one of two types.

  • Model portfolio
    • Positions are defined by weights (%).
    • Weights stay the same until you change them.
    • The portfolio has no specific value.
    • Use model portfolios for hypothetical portfolios and historical tests.
  • Real portfolio
    • Positions are defined by number of shares.
    • Kwanti recalculates weights every day based on the end of day value of each position.
    • Kwanti calculates the portfolio value.

You can also combine existing portfolios:

  • Blend: A combination of model portfolios, with a percentage weight for each model. See Blended models for details.
  • Group: A combination of client portfolios for a household view. See Household group for details.

 

Creating a portfolio

To create a portfolio:

  • In the portfolio list, click New.
  • Choose Model or Real as the portfolio type.
New dialog in Kwanti’s Portfolio Analytics, listing everything you can create: a model portfolio, real portfolio, blend of models, group of real portfolios, folder, client, or risk questionnaire.

Note: You can change the type later. Open the portfolio and click Edit > Convert to convert a model portfolio to a real portfolio, or a real portfolio to a model portfolio. See Portfolio operations for details on how conversion handles weights and shares.

 

Importing portfolios

You can bring in portfolios from other systems in two ways:

  • Import a file. Upload a PDF statement via xPDF or an Excel file. See the Importing data section for supported formats.
  • Connect an integration partner. Link your account with a custodian or portfolio management platform to bring in client portfolios. See the Integrations section for the setup steps for each partner.

 

Folders and clients

  • Folders only categorize portfolios and have no other features. They work best for grouping models. See Using folders for details.
  • Clients give you more structure for organizing client work. See Client for details. With a client, you can:
    • Create and store both current and proposed portfolios.
    • Set up a risk profile for each prospect or client. You can compare it to a portfolio’s or model’s risk profile and use it to generate investment policy statements.