J06 – Investment

What does the unit cover?
This unit provides a more detailed understanding of the factors that need to be taken into account in constructing an investment portfolio, the choices of investment available, their selection and maintenance and the assessment of investment performance within the UK regulated environment.

The main syllabus elements are:

Candidates should be able to demonstrate an understanding of:

• How the economic environment and individual company performance affects investment performance and investment decision making
• How risk is measured and managed
• The main principles governing how to construct an investment portfolio
• The range of investment management services, how their performance is evaluated and their regulatory environment

How is it examined?
2 hours, 15 short answer written questions. Pass mark is around 55%

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