[A12] - Chapter 12: Portfolio Management Services (PMS) (NISM Series-X-A)

Welcome to Chapter 12 of our DeepStratAI NISM Series-X-A audio masterclass.

What happens when an investor's wealth outgrows standard mutual funds? They turn to a Portfolio Manager. In this episode, we peek behind the curtain of high-net-worth investing. With a minimum investment requirement of Rs. 50 Lakhs, Portfolio Management Services (PMS) offer customized, concentrated portfolios. We will break down the exact difference between Discretionary, Non-Discretionary, and Advisory services. We also decode the complex fee structures that catch many investors off-guard!

🎧 What You Will Hear:
- The core differences between a Mutual Fund and a PMS.
- Discretionary vs. Non-Discretionary portfolio management explained.
- Decoding the costs: Fixed fees, Performance-linked fees, and the "Hurdle Rate."
- A simple explanation of the "High Watermark Principle" and "Catch-up" concepts.
- How Direct Access facilities are changing the PMS industry.

Resources:
Official NISM Workbook: https://cert.nism.ac.in/
If you find this helpful, for accessing my exam notes, you can reach out to nemo@deepstratai.com (free of cost).
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