Create a Portfolio
This guide walks you through creating a new portfolio in Point.
Permissions Required
You need the Portfolio Manager or Administrator role to create portfolios. If you don't see the Create option, contact your administrator.
Step 1: Open the Create Portfolio Form
- Click Portfolios in the left navigation
- Click the + Create New button (top right of the portfolio list)
- The Create Portfolio form will open
Step 2: Enter Basic Details
| Field | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio Name | ✅ Yes | A unique, descriptive name for the portfolio |
| Portfolio Code | ✅ Yes | A short code used internally (e.g., CLIENT-001-GBP) |
| Base Currency | ✅ Yes | The currency in which the portfolio will be valued |
| Client | ✅ Yes | The client this portfolio belongs to |
| Portfolio Type | ✅ Yes | Simple or Composite |
| Description | No | Optional free-text description |
| Inception Date | No | The date the portfolio was established |
Choosing a Portfolio Type
- Simple — the portfolio will hold securities directly. Choose this for most portfolios.
- Composite — the portfolio will aggregate other portfolios. Choose this for consolidated views (e.g., a client's total wealth view).
Step 3: Configure Settings (Optional)
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Benchmark | Assign a benchmark index for performance comparison |
| Management Fee | Record the management fee for reporting purposes |
| Reporting Currency | Override the reporting currency (defaults to base currency) |
| Visibility | Control which users can see this portfolio |
Step 4: Save the Portfolio
- Review all the details you've entered
- Click Save Portfolio
- The portfolio will appear in the portfolio list immediately
Next Steps After Creating a Portfolio
After creating a portfolio, you'll typically want to:
- Add securities (positions) via the Securities module
- Import historical transactions
- Verify the valuation is calculating correctly in Data Quality
Creating a Composite Portfolio
If you selected Composite as the portfolio type:
- After saving, open the portfolio detail view
- Go to the Sub-Portfolios tab
- Click Add Portfolio to add existing portfolios as components
- The composite portfolio's total value will automatically sum the component portfolios
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| Portfolio code already exists | Choose a unique code — codes must be unique across the system |
| Client not in the dropdown | Create the client first in the Clients section |
| Can't see the Create button | You may not have the required permissions — contact your administrator |