What is Portfolio Management Service?

A portfolio manager is a person who provides portfolio management services to clients. A portfolio manager can be an individual or a corporate that has obtained a valid certificate of registration from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Some banks in India provide   Portfolio Management Services (PMS) to high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs)—not the general public.

A Portfolio Management Service (PMS) is a professional financial service that provides investors with personalised investment management intending to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns. Unlike mutual funds which cater to a large pool of investors with the same investment objective, a PMS account is designed to meet customers’ specific financial goals, risk tolerance, and investment preferences.

The portfolio manager of the bank, before taking up an assignment of management of funds or portfolio of securities on behalf of the client, agrees in writing with the client, clearly defining the inter se relationship and setting out their mutual rights, liabilities, and obligations relating to the management of funds or portfolio of securities, containing the details as specified in Schedule IV of the SEBI (Portfolio Managers) Regulations, 1993

There are two types of Portfolio Management Services viz.: discretionary portfolio management and non-discretionary portfolio management.

The discretionary portfolio manager individually and independently manages the funds of each client following the needs of the client.

The Non-Discretionary Portfolio Management Service is the opposite of discretionary PMS. The first step remains the same in this PMS as well. The investor has to explain his financial goals based on which the investments need to be made. However, the portfolio manager acts on the instructions that have been given to them by the investor. Non- Discretionary Portfolio Management Service works well for investors who want to actively participate in the management of their funds and investments.  Before dealings, the Portfolio manager consults with the investor as to which are the funds suitable for them. However, the timing of the investment lies with the investor. The execution is carried on by the manager.

The customer needs to open a separate bank account for this purpose and needs a Demat Account. The investments made by the customer in various portfolios will be held in the Demat account and the returns get credited to the bank account.

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