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1. Research Report On
PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT RISK &
BEHAVIOUR OF INVESTORS
Submitted In Partial Fulfillment Of
Degree Of
Master of Business Administration
Submitted By:
Divyanshu bhardwaj
Roll No. – 1522470010Under faculty of
Mrs. preeti chaudhary
management faculty
lord krishna college of engineering
GHAZIABAD
DECELARATION
I hereby declare that this research report entitled “PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
RISK AND BEHAVIOUR OF INVESTORS” submitted to the Aktu University
LUCKNOW (Formerly UPTU) in partial fulfillment of the requirement of the
award of the degree of Master of Business Administration, during the year 2015-
2017 a record of original work done by me under the guidance of Mrs. preeti
chaudharyfaculty guide of lord krishna college of engineering GHAZIABAD.

2. I assured that this study is not copy of any other work done before.
PLACE:
DATE:
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
As we all know that every topic of research has its own importance and it’s slightly tough to
gather the information that is required completely for a particular subject. There are different
ways of presenting an idea in your report. It’s obvious that defining a topic and its objective is
not easy, but making the proper start in order to do something, which is of some use, is different.
It is matter of privilege for me that I got an opportunity to do Research work on the topic
“Portfolio Management Risk and Behaviour of Investors”. The project includes study of various

3. terms and facts related with the portfolio management and study regarding how to create and
manage portfolio in order to increase its efficiency and effectiveness.
The aim of the research report is to get overview of Portfolio Management. To understand how
to diversify risk in portfolio. The objective is to cope with risk and return situationswhile making
investment. To make investment in securities which are more profitable as compared to others.
In this research report main emphasis is given on:
 How to make investment in various securities.
 Overview of portfolio management.
 How to construct and manage portfolio.
 Risk and return in portfolio
 How to select a portfolio.
 Why investors make investment.
 How to diversify risk in portfolio.
 Perceived problem of an investor while making investment.
 How to increase profitability in investment.
The research report is prepared in order to aware investors while making investment and as a
result investors make investment in more profitable securities which ultimately increase their
earnings and increase their economic status in society. The research report also helps in making
balance between risk and return in investment.
ACKNOWLEDMENT
I hereby take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to all those who have helped me
directly or indirectly while preparing my research report. It is a great sense of satisfaction and
wonderful experience during my research report and I have learned a lot while preparing the
research report and it will help me in enhancing my knowledge and skills.
First and foremost,I would like to thank Mrs. preeti chaudhary (Faculty Guide) for her valuable
support and guidance during the progress of my research report.
I am also thankful to my family and friends for their moral support and encouragement.

4. Finally, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all those who spent their valuable time for
providing the necessary data for completing this research report.
Divyanshu bhardwaj
PREFACE
The compilation of the research report meant for submitting to the faculty of management for the
purpose of evaluation in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the Degree of MBA.
The Research imparts a dedication & perspective discussion on the topic “Portfolio Management
Risk and Behaviour of Investors” in comprehensive and concise way on the basis of research
which was done by me. This report helps me gaining information regarding the behaviour of
investors while making investment in various securities in order to increase the profitability and
diversify the risk of investment in effective and essential manner.

5. I had collected all the necessary data which is required while preparing my research report in
order to increase the effectiveness of the research report. The data collected from basically from
two sources i.e. primary & secondary data, which helped me to fulfill the project objective.
I have learned a lot while preparing my research report. Risk is main factor while making
investment in different securities by investors. Diversification is a technique that reduces risk by
allocating investments among various financial instruments, industries and other categories. It
helps in minimizing the risk and increase the profitability of investors.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page No.
CHAPTER ONE1
 Introduction to Investment 2-8

6. CHAPTER TWO9
 Literature Review of Portfolio Management 10-62
CHAPTER THREE63
 Research Methodology 64
 Objective of the Study 65
CHAPTER FOUR66
 Analysis and Interpretation of Data 67-78
 Limitations of the Study 79
CHAPTER FIVE80
 Findings 81
 Conclusions and Recommendations 82
 Bibliography 83
 Annexure 84-86