This document discusses portfolio management. It defines a portfolio as a collection of financial assets and notes that portfolio managers invest money in diverse assets to maximize returns while minimizing risk. The document outlines the functions of portfolio management, which include framing investment strategies, hedging inflation, optimizing returns, and making timely investment decisions. It also distinguishes between discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management services. Additional topics covered include the qualities of effective portfolio managers, the steps in portfolio management process, factors influencing investment decisions, and the code of conduct for portfolio managers.