Portfolio Types

by Alexander Wells on 30 Dec 2016

There are three portfolio types in Adviser Workstation, so if you have been presented with the options below and always choose ‘Quick Portfolio’, here is some further insight into what this does, compared to the other two portfolio types.  Click the image below for more detail

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Today’s Portfolio Values

by Alexander Wells on 05 Dec 2016

“Investing should be more like watching paint dry or watching grass grow. If you want excitement, take your money and go to Las Vegas.” – Warren Buffett

If you would like to view comprehensive information on an investor’s portfolio, the Snapshot report is one of the most relevant in Adviser Workstation, displaying data on performance, allocation and risk among other things. However this can only be run as of the last month or quarter end.

Should you or an investor wish to see a more current valuation, the X-Ray report can be used, as it’s possible to run this as of today’s date.  The X-Ray can be run by following steps in the link below.

Click here to see how to run an X-Ray report

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Sending a model portfolio to a client’s account

by Alexander Wells on 13 Oct 2016

If you have a model portfolio that you would like to place in to a client’s account, this can be done quickly and seamlessly, by converting the model to a client portfolio.  It is also possible to create models from client portfolios.  Click the image below to find out how.

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Comparing a portfolio with a model

by Alexander Wells on 28 Sep 2016

Hopefully you are aware of how to compare client portfolios with models using charts (if not, further details on that can be found here), though it is possible to do a side by side comparison to compare allocation, risk, performance and holdings, all in one handy window.

Click the image below for details on how to run such a comparison.

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What does my portfolio cost?

by Alexander Wells on 12 Sep 2016

There are many different fees fund companies can provide, so here are a few tips to help navigate your way in Adviser Workstation to the most relevant data.  Click the sign below for more details.

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Getting the most out of your growth chart

by Alexander Wells on 22 Aug 2016

The Morningstar growth chart is a great way to quickly view performance, though there are a variety of ways to customise it to present the data you need, in the most effective way.  Click the chart below to see if you are using all the tools at your disposal.

Customise your charts

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Quicker access to your saved lists & searches

by Alexander Wells on 08 Aug 2016

If you have saved lists or searches that you use on a regular basis, consider adding these to your favourites menu for speedy access.  Click here to see how.

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2016/17 Asset Allocations & Market Assumptions

by Alexander Wells on 25 Jul 2016

The 2016 Morningstar Asset Allocations and Capital Market Assumptions have been uploaded to your account today, so please find below tips on where to find them, as well as a couple of useful applications:

2016/17 Asset Allocations & Market Assumptions

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Brexit: Identifying UK Exposure in Adviser Workstation

by Alexander Wells on 01 Jul 2016

In response to the UK vote to exit the European Union, we have created workflow content for you to address the impact of Brexit on your accounts, by identifying the holdings with the highest UK exposure, and viewing each portfolio’s UK allocation.

Please click here to see a short video illustrating how you can view this information

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Morningstar Ratings

by Alexander Wells on 13 Jun 2016

With the addition of our new Sustainability ratings, here is a concise summary of the three Morningstar ratings, what they do, and how to use them effectively.

Click here for details on our ratings

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