Portfolio Management and Wealth Planning

Overview

This topic area covers the theory and practice of portfolio management, from foundational risk-return concepts through behavioral finance and risk management frameworks. It represents 5-8% of the CFA Level 1 exam.

Modules

Part I: Portfolio Theory

ModuleTitleLOSPages
M01Portfolio Risk and Return: Part I1.a-1.gp.2-47
M02Portfolio Risk and Return: Part II2.a-2.ip.48-82

Part II: Portfolio Process

ModuleTitleLOSPages
M03Portfolio Management: An Overview3.a-3.fp.83-131
M04Basics of Portfolio Planning and Construction4.a-4.hp.132-158

Part III: Behavioral & Risk

ModuleTitleLOSPages
M05The Behavioral Biases of Individuals5.a-5.cp.159-209
M06Introduction to Risk Management6.a-6.gp.210+

Sources

Learning Path

M01 (Risk/Return I) → M02 (Risk/Return II) → M03 (PM Overview) → M04 (Planning/Construction) → M05 (Behavioral) → M06 (Risk Mgmt)

Modules M01-M02 build the quantitative foundation. M03-M04 cover the practical process. M05-M06 address behavioral and risk dimensions.

6 items under this folder.