The Perils of the Immediacy Trap and Why we can and cannot do without it
February 12, 2025
Investment bankers help their clients raise money by selling equity as well as bond securities on the securities markets. Investors know that equity securities are risky by their very design. However, when investors think about debt, they often think about secure investments, which are almost certain to pay a fixed rate of return. Debt is […]
Most firms use both operating leverage and capital leverage to some extent. In today’s business world it is almost impossible to run a business without having some degree of automation and mechanization (operating leverage). It is also not possible to grow at an adequate speed unless the company is taking advantage of borrowed money. However, […]
Almost every start-up firm tries to increase its sales. However, convincing more customers can be a very difficult task. It is common for start-up companies to have significant marketing budgets. However, most of the budget is utilized for direct marketing. There are very few start-up companies that believe that public relations can help them achieve […]
Last month Donald Trump fueled a debate when he called the Fed “crazy.” Political accusations started flying all across the media. However, it raised a very important point. The world realized that Donald Trump is not in control of the Federal Reserve which is the central bank of the United States. To the financially savvy, […]
In an ideal world, investors are supposed to look only at cold hard facts and analyze them while making an investment decision. However, till now, we know the fact that any of these decisions are not 100% rational. There is always an iota of emotions mixed in decision making, even for the most rational investors. […]
A portfolio manager is one who helps an individual invest in the best available investment plans for guaranteed returns in the future.
Let us go through some roles and responsibilities of a Portfolio manager:
Investment is essential for every earning individual. One must keep aside some amount of his/her income for tough times. Unavoidable circumstances might arise anytime and one needs to have sufficient funds to overcome the same.
It is essential for the portfolio manager to first analyze the background of his client. Know an individual’s earnings and his capacity to invest. Sit with your client and understand his financial needs and requirement.
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