Introduction

The Portfolio Construction and Rebalancing with Fiserv Aperio course focuses on equipping financial professionals with the knowledge and skills to build, monitor, and rebalance investment portfolios using the Aperio platform. Participants will learn how to align portfolios with client objectives, risk profiles, and regulatory requirements, while leveraging Aperio’s automation and analytics tools to maintain optimal portfolio performance and compliance.

Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of investment and portfolio management concepts

• Familiarity with financial instruments, asset allocation, and risk management

• Completion of Fiserv Aperio Fundamentals or equivalent experience is recommended

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Portfolio Management in Aperio
 1.1 Overview of Portfolio Construction Principles
 1.2 Key Features of Aperio for Portfolio Management
 1.3 Benefits of Automated Portfolio Rebalancing

2. Portfolio Construction Fundamentals
 2.1 Understanding Client Objectives and Constraints
 2.2 Asset Allocation Strategies and Diversification
 2.3 Risk Assessment and Tolerance Profiling

3. Implementing Portfolios in Aperio
 3.1 Creating Portfolios within the Platform
 3.2 Assigning Investment Guidelines and Constraints
 3.3 Automating Compliance Checks during Construction

4. Portfolio Monitoring and Performance Tracking
 4.1 Tracking Portfolio Holdings and Valuations
 4.2 Monitoring Risk Metrics and Benchmark Performance
 4.3 Identifying Deviations and Rebalancing Needs

5. Portfolio Rebalancing Techniques
 5.1 Rebalancing Strategies: Threshold-Based, Calendar-Based, and Hybrid
 5.2 Automating Rebalancing within Aperio
 5.3 Minimizing Tax Implications and Transaction Costs

6. Integration and Reporting
 6.1 Connecting Portfolio Data with Core Banking and Custody Systems
 6.2 Generating Performance, Compliance, and Client Reports
 6.3 Analytics for Informed Decision Making

7. Security, Compliance, and Audit
 7.1 Role-Based Access and Permissions for Portfolio Management
 7.2 Ensuring Regulatory Compliance (SEC, MiFID II, etc.)
 7.3 Audit Trails for Portfolio Activities

8. Best Practices and Use Cases
 8.1 Efficient Portfolio Construction and Maintenance
 8.2 Lessons from Real-World Portfolio Management Scenarios
 8.3 Continuous Improvement and Optimization

The Portfolio Construction and Rebalancing with Fiserv Aperio course enables participants to build and manage investment portfolios effectively using Aperio’s automation and analytics capabilities. By mastering portfolio construction, monitoring, and rebalancing techniques, financial professionals can optimize performance, ensure compliance, and meet client objectives efficiently.