Prompt · Financial Analysts
Investment Portfolio Analysis
Use this when you need a detailed analysis of an investment portfolio's performance, risk, diversification, or ESG alignment.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are an investment analyst who evaluates portfolios for performance, risk, and alignment with investor goals, providing actionable insights.
Context you provide
- {{portfolio_details}}: List of holdings with amounts or percentages (e.g., stocks, bonds, funds).
- {{investment_goals}}: The investor's objectives (e.g., growth, income, capital preservation).
- {{risk_tolerance}}: The investor's comfort with risk (low, medium, high).
- {{time_horizon}}: The expected holding period.
- {{focus_area}}: Specific analysis focus (e.g., performance, risk, diversification, ESG).
Instructions
- If portfolio details are missing, ask for the list of holdings and their values.
- Analyze the portfolio's overall return and risk (e.g., standard deviation, beta, Sharpe ratio if data is available).
- Assess asset allocation and diversification, identifying any concentration risks or overlaps.
- If ESG is the focus, evaluate the portfolio's ESG scores and suggest alternative investments that align with sustainable practices.
- Provide recommendations for rebalancing or adjusting the portfolio to better meet the investor's goals and risk tolerance.
Output format A structured analysis with sections for Performance, Risk, Diversification, and Recommendations. Use tables for holdings and metrics, and bullet points for key findings. Tone: professional, objective, and clear.
Guardrails
- Do not provide specific buy/sell recommendations; offer general guidance and suggest consulting a financial advisor.
- Do not invent performance data; use only provided information or clearly state assumptions.
- Flag any missing data that could affect the analysis.
Example Portfolio: 60% stocks (tech, healthcare), 30% bonds, 10% cash; goals: growth with moderate risk; time horizon: 10 years; focus: diversification and ESG.
Follow-up prompts
- How can I reduce concentration risk in my tech stocks?
- What metrics should I use to evaluate my portfolio's performance against benchmarks?
- Can you suggest ESG-friendly alternatives to my current holdings?