Portfolio Management Art Of War
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Portfolio Management: The Art of War
Summary:
The last decade has been challenging for many portfolio managers. In my journey managing investments professionally and personally, like countless others, the quest has been to find not just the ideal trading system but also the optimal way to manage an investment account.Introduction
Managing investment portfolios over the past decade has been a complex and challenging task. Many portfolio managers, myself included, continue the search for the ideal trading and management systems. The landscape is inundated with theories about risk and portfolio management, often overwhelming and daunting. While many of these theories rely heavily on mathematical models, they frequently neglect the human element critical to investment success.Beyond Mathematics
While mathematical models are essential for understanding risk and making informed decisions, they lack the nuance of human intuition. Investment management is far from a mechanical or chance-driven endeavor; it requires the incorporation of a mental framework that guides decision-making. This led me to develop the concept of a Meta Program?"a mental operating system for portfolio managers that enhances decision-making by situating mathematical models within a broader strategic context.The Portfolio Management Art of War
Think of every investor, trader, and fund manager as the ruler of their investment empire. This empire exists within the exchange, a dynamic and competitive battlefield (whether it be stocks, forex, commodities, etc.).The size and resources of your empire are determined by your fund's scale. Regardless of size, all managers share a common objective: to expand their empire within the exchange. Failure to do so could mean losing one's position as ruler.
To expand, one must engage in strategic battles against the exchange. The level of aggression varies among managers, but all must allocate their resources wisely to win battles and expand their domain. Winning expands your empire; losing shrinks it. The battle against the exchange never ceases.
Strategy and Tactics
To navigate the exchange effectively, every manager must devise a strategy. Some may split their resources into various squads, each operating with different tactics, while others might wage a full-scale assault with their entire portfolio. This strategy is the portfolio management system a manager chooses. Each squad employs specific tactics, known as trading systems.The chosen strategy and tactics depend significantly on the segment of the exchange being targeted. Each segment?"be it forex, commodities, or equities?"has unique characteristics and rules that must be well understood.
Assessing and Adapting
Before committing resources, a careful assessment of the available opportunities is crucial. Research helps determine the confidence level in any given trading decision. This involves evaluating the capability of your chosen strategy and making informed decisions about resource allocation.If your empire suffers losses, it may be time to reassess your strategy and tactics. History is filled with leaders who overcame setbacks through decisive, strategic shifts. Even if significant losses occur, surrender is not an option. A successful counterattack can reclaim lost territory and expand your empire further.
Conclusion
By adopting this Meta Program, you can merge the timeless wisdom of strategic warfare with modern financial techniques to enhance the long-term survivability of your investment endeavors. To aid in this strategic approach, I have created a tactical map available for free at [Masters of Equity Meta Map](http://www.mastersoequity.com/metamap.htm).For more insights into option trading, visit [Option Trading Pedia](http://www.optiontradingpedia.com).
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