Overview
Learn essential concepts of equity portfolio management in this comprehensive CFA® Level III exam preparation video lecture covering roles of equities, investment universe segmentation, portfolio income and costs, shareholder engagement, and passive-active investment rationales. Master key topics including dividend income, capital appreciation, inflation hedging, policy statements, factor analysis, geographical segmentation, home bias, security lending, dividend capture strategies, various fee structures including management and performance fees, high water marks, administrative costs, and the importance of shareholder activism and voting rights. Explore practical aspects of portfolio management through detailed explanations of market segmentation advantages, custody arrangements, marketing distribution, and the spectrum of passive to active investment approaches, all aligned with the 2025 CFA® Level III curriculum requirements.
Syllabus
Introduction
Overview
Dividend Income
Capital Appreciation
Inflation Hedge
Policy Statement
Equity Universe
Factor Analysis
Advantages of Segmentation
Geographical Segmentation
Home Bias
Segmenting
Generating Income
Security Lending
Dividend Capture
Fees and Costs
Management Fees
Performance Incentives
High Water Mark
Administrative Fees
Custody Fees
Marketing Distribution Fees
Exam Question
Shareholder Engagement
Allocation of Capital
Executive Compensation
Benefits
Pressure
Activist Investment
Voting
Passive vs Active
Taught by
AnalystPrep