--- title: "A Complete Guide: Portfolio Management With Palance" description: A practical guide to portfolio management covering asset allocation, diversification, performance measurement, rebalancing and portfolio risk. image: https://blog.palance.co/hubfs/Blog%20Image%20(1).png --- [Skip to main content](https://blog.palance.co/a-comprehensive-guide-to-portfolio-management-with-palances-analytical-tools#main) [![palance\_primarylockup\_reverse](https://blog.palance.co/hs-fs/hubfs/palance_primarylockup_reverse.png?width=150&height=50&name=palance_primarylockup_reverse.png) ![palance\_primarylockup\_reverse](https://blog.palance.co/hubfs/palance_primarylockup_reverse.svg)](https://www.palance.co) Open main navigation Close main navigation - Search - [Get Started](https://palance.co/) [Blogs](https://blog.palance.co) [Get Started](https://palance.co/) [Blogs](https://blog.palance.co) Search # A Complete Guide: Portfolio Management With Palance # A Complete Guide: Portfolio Management With Palance ![Palance](https://blog.palance.co/hs-fs/hubfs/palance_icononly.png?width=50&height=50&name=palance_icononly.png) by [Palance](https://blog.palance.co/author/palance) Aug 20, 2023, 3:35:42 PM Portfolio management is the ongoing process of deciding what to own, how much to own and how to keep the portfolio aligned with its objectives. It combines asset allocation, diversification, performance measurement and risk management rather than focusing on individual trades in isolation. ## Start With the Portfolio Objective Define the purpose of the portfolio, its time horizon and the level of risk that is acceptable. These decisions provide the framework for everything that follows. ## Build a Diversified Allocation Asset allocation determines how capital is divided among equities, fixed income, cash and other investments. Diversification then spreads exposure within those categories across companies, sectors and regions. The right structure depends on the investor's circumstances. A portfolio designed for long-term growth can look very different from one intended to provide near-term income or preserve capital. ## Monitor Performance Properly Track absolute and benchmark-relative returns, but do not stop there. Volatility and maximum drawdown can show how much risk was required to achieve those returns. Backtesting can also help investors explore how a strategy behaved historically. It should be treated as evidence about the past rather than a guarantee of future performance. ![Palance Dashboard](https://blog.palance.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Palance%20Dashboard.png?width=2772&height=1596&name=Palance%20Dashboard.png) ## Rebalance When the Portfolio Drifts Market movements can push portfolio weights away from their intended allocation. Rebalancing restores the structure when the deviation becomes meaningful. Predefined ranges can make the process more objective. Rebalancing too often can create unnecessary costs, while never reviewing the allocation can allow concentration to build gradually. ## Manage Risk at Portfolio Level Risk analysis should include concentration, correlation, liquidity and exposure to major market factors. Scenario analysis can help test how the portfolio might behave under different market conditions. ## Keep the Process Practical A successful portfolio-management process needs to be repeatable. Set a review schedule, define which metrics matter and establish the circumstances that would justify a change. ## Use Analytics to Bring It Together Palance combines portfolio monitoring, performance analysis and risk information so investors can review their holdings in one place. The aim is to make portfolio decisions more structured and easier to evaluate over time. Explore the [investment analysis platform](https://palance.co/) for more information. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does portfolio management include? It can include asset allocation, security selection, diversification, performance measurement, rebalancing, risk management and ongoing monitoring. ### How often should I rebalance? There is no universal schedule. Some investors use time-based reviews, while others rebalance when allocations move outside predefined ranges. ### Is portfolio management only for active investors? No. Passive and index-based portfolios still need allocation decisions, monitoring and periodic rebalancing. ## Conclusion Good portfolio management is a continuous process rather than a series of isolated trades. Start with clear objectives, build an appropriate allocation, monitor performance and risk, and rebalance when the portfolio meaningfully drifts from its intended structure. ###### Tags: [Analytics,](https://blog.palance.co/tag/analytics) [Portfolio Management](https://blog.palance.co/tag/portfolio-management) ![Palance](https://blog.palance.co/hs-fs/hubfs/palance_icononly.png?width=50&height=50&name=palance_icononly.png) Post by [Palance](https://blog.palance.co/author/palance) Aug 20, 2023, 3:35:42 PM Developing the world's most powerful portfolio intelligence tool. 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