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NISM Series X-A

Investment Adviser (Level 1)

X-A chapters / Module 5: Portfolio Construction, Performance Monitoring and Evaluation

Chapter 15. Portfolio Construction Process

How to build a client portfolio: asset allocation, the IPS, objectives and constraints, exposure limits, ESG preferences, investor profiling, benchmarking and rebalancing.

Total watch time 23 min · Hindi audio

Key topics

  • Asset allocation and correlation across asset classes
  • Investment Policy Statement: objectives and constraints
  • Exposure limits by sector, entity and asset class
  • Sustainable (ESG) and ethical investing
  • Investor profiling: BB&K personalities and life-cycle phases
  • Strategic vs. tactical allocation and rebalancing

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25 multiple-choice questions with explanations. Score 60% or more to complete this chapter.

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Practice questions are based on the NISM Series X-A workbook (February 2025), updated for later SEBI/RBI changes up to November 2026. Always check the latest NISM syllabus before your exam. Video lessons on YouTube ↗