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Subject overview


STUDY MODE

100% online

AQF LEVEL

8

NEXT INTAKE

4 Mar 2024

SUBJECT DURATION

12 weeks

SUBJECT FEE

$2,600.00


This subject focuses on the investment management process, including portfolio construction and performance management. It examines asset allocation approaches and the process of managing equity, fixed interest, property,  and alternative asset portfolios. It also discusses the impact of taxation on portfolio management, and strategies to maximise the tax effectiveness of a portfolio. Students undertake practical analysis and provide investment management recommendations in a simulated scenario to apply their learning.

This subject contributes to the investment analysis specialisation.

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Subject information

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, individuals should be able to:

  • Analyse the processes involved in managing an investment portfolio
  • Examine portfolio management theories and their application
  • Analyse the process of asset allocation and portfolio construction
  • Assess manager selection and portfolio management styles
  • Analyse the characteristics and relative benefits of various asset classes, and their impact on portfolio management
  • Analyse absolute and relative performance metrics
  • Examine the impact of taxes and transaction costs on portfolio returns, trading and rebalancing decisions, and portfolio performance

 

Topics covered

  1. The investment management process
  2. Portfolio management theory revisited
  3. Asset allocation
  4. Managing an equity portfolio
  5. Managing a fixed interest portfolio
  6. Managing a property portfolio
  7. Managing an international asset portfolio
  8. Managing an alternative asset portfolio
  9. Performance measurement
  10. Tax and portfolio management

Reading list

There’s no prescribed text for this subject.

Individuals are provided with key readings and access to Kaplan Professional’s online databases. Individuals are encouraged to research and read widely on the topic.

Reading list

Assessments

Assessment TypeAssessedWeighting
TaskWeek 420%
Assignment 1Week 740%
Assignment 2Week 1240%

Previous study requirements

Assumed knowledge

Kaplan Professional assumes that individuals have completed FIN202 Fundamentals of Asset Valuation and FIN203 Fundamentals of Equity Markets, or understand the content covered in those subjects, prior to undertaking FIN206 Investment Management.

Course transition subject equivalence

Individuals may not be required to complete this subject if they have transitioned from a SIA/Finsia/Kaplan Professional course and have completed the following subjects:

  • E121 Fundamentals of Portfolio Management
  • E122 Applied Portfolio Management
  • FIN226 Investment Management

Key dates

Study Period 1

11 Dec 2023 - 29 Mar 2024

❌ Enrolments now closed

Early access opens 11 December 2023

Early access to assessments 21 December 2023

Study period commences 8 January 2024

Enrolments close/census 24 January 2024

Study period ends 29 March 2024

Assessment dates See assessment information

Study Period 2

5 Feb 2024 - 24 May 2024

✓ Enrolments open now

Early access opens 5 February 2024

Early access to assessments 19 February 2024

Study period commences 4 March 2024

Enrolments close/census 20 March 2024

Study period ends 24 May 2024

Assessment dates See assessment information

Study Period 3

1 Apr 2024 - 19 Jul 2024

✓ Enrolments open now

Early access opens 1 April 2024

Early access to assessments 15 April 2024

Study period commences 29 April 2024

Enrolments close/census 15 May 2024

Study period ends 19 July 2024

Assessment dates See assessment information

Study Period 4

3 Jun 2024 - 20 Sep 2024

✓ Enrolments open now

Early access opens 3 June 2024

Early access to assessments 17 June 2024

Study period commences 1 July 2024

Enrolments close/census 17 July 2024

Study period ends 20 September 2024

Assessment dates See assessment information

Study Period 5

29 Jul 2024 - 15 Nov 2024

✓ Enrolments open now

Early access opens 29 July 2024

Early access to assessments 12 August 2024

Study period commences 26 August 2024

Enrolments close/census 11 September 2024

Study period ends 15 November 2024

Assessment dates See assessment information

Study Period 6

30 Sep 2024 - 17 Jan 2025

✓ Enrolments open now

Early access opens 30 September 2024

Early access to assessments 14 October 2024

Study period commences 28 October 2024

Enrolments close/census 13 November 2024

Study period ends 17 January 2025

Assessment dates See assessment information

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