What Do Portfolio Managers Do? (Hedge Funds & Asset Management)

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In this video I cover a frequently asked question: what do portfolio managers do. I touch on everything from day-to-day work and responsibilities to who they work with and the hours they work. Thanks for passing by and enjoy the video!

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
01:02 - Hedge funds vs asset managers
01:34 - What is a portfolio?
02:23 - The no.1 role of a portfolio manager
03:52 - How portfolio managers are split up
04:57 - Qualifications
05:19 - Sponsor (Analyst Prep)
06:51 - Who do PMs work closely with?
07:56 - Years of experience
08:14 - Diversity
08:36 - Hours and work/life balance
09:11 - Typical route and key skills
09:40 - Compensation

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