Day 3: Managing Portfolios and Data Portfolio Management and Data Analysis Tools.

Learn how to take advantage of the new data management capabilities in PortfolioCenter. Day Three's curriculum has been completely updated for 2008.

Target Audience

This class is best suited for:

• Anyone responsible for manipulating and analyzing PortfolioCenter data.  
• Staff responsible for creating and maintaining custom data and portfolio sets.
• Those who want hands-on training on PortfolioCenter Smart Sets and Custom Portfolio Fields, even if you have attended Regional Training in the past.

It would be especially helpful to have a good understanding of the content covered in the Day One curriculum.

2008 Class Summary

The class starts with thorough coverage of features that will help you manage your data. You'll learn to create your own Custom Portfolio Fields to enter and track client data unique to your firm's business practices. You'll be introduced to an efficient way to create and maintain portfolio sets, called Smart Sets. You'll also learn how to analyze your data using the Data Manager. Practical applications will be used to demonstrate these innovative and powerful tools and how they work together.

Other topics include using portfolio models, Global Reporting, utilities to streamline the account rebalancing process, producing composite return reports for accounts with similar investment strategies, best practices related to maintaining the integrity and safety of your PortfolioCenter data, and a review of the resources available on the SPT website.

Important: This course focuses on capabilities in PortfolioCenter and provides exposure to the enhancements introduced in PortfolioCenter 4.3 and higher, so it is less suitable for those still using Centerpiece or versions of PortfolioCenter prior to 4.30.

Updates for 2008

Although the overall approach for the day remains focused on streamlining portfolio and data management in your office, the curriculum changed to reflect new features and functionality available in PortfolioCenter 4.4.

2008 Class Outline

1. Defining Custom Portfolio Fields
2. Creating and Maintaining Smart Sets
3. Practical Applications for Using Custom Portfolio Fields and Smart Sets
4. Using Rules to Analyze PortfolioCenter Data
5. Exporting Data
   • Using the PortfolioCenter Export Wizard with Excel
   • Morningstar and Other Specialized Exports
6. Global Reporting
   • Report settings and use examples
   • Using Custom Portfolio Fields on Global Reports
7. Portfolio Models and Account Rebalancing
   • Creating and Assigning Models
   • Rebalancing Reports
   • Rebalancing Utilities and Third Party Providers
8. Best Practices for Data Maintenance
   • Interface File Maintenance
   • Backing Up and Managing PortfolioCenter Datasets
9. Overview of SPT Website Resources