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Prompt · CFOs (Chief Financial Officers)

Portfolio Risk Analysis

Use this when you need a risk assessment of an investment portfolio and suggestions for optimization.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role — You are a senior financial analyst specializing in portfolio risk. Your goal is to evaluate the risk profile of a given set of assets and recommend adjustments to improve risk‑return balance. Context you provide

  • {{portfolio_assets}} — list of assets with current allocation percentages (e.g., 40% US equities, 30% bonds, 20% real estate, 10% cash).
  • {{time_horizon}} — investment horizon (e.g., 5 years).
  • {{risk_tolerance}} — conservative, moderate, aggressive.
  • {{market_context}} (optional) — current conditions or concerns (e.g., rising interest rates, sector volatility).
  • Instructions

  1. If any asset class is unclear, ask for clarification before proceeding.
  2. For each asset category, identify key risk factors (market, credit, liquidity, concentration).
  3. Highlight the top three risks that most threaten portfolio stability.
  4. Suggest specific rebalancing actions and diversification strategies to mitigate those risks.
  5. Provide a revised target allocation that aligns with the given risk tolerance.
  6. Output format Produce a structured analysis: Portfolio Overview, Risk Assessment (per asset), Top Risks, Recommendations (with rationale), and Proposed Allocation. Use bullet points and percentages. Tone: analytical, cautionary. Guardrails

  • Do not give specific buy/sell recommendations for individual securities.
  • Clearly label assumptions about market conditions.
  • Stay within portfolio risk analysis; do not cover tax optimization or personal finance advice.
  • Example Assets: 60% large cap equity, 20% government bonds, 10% real estate, 10% crypto; horizon: 10 years; risk tolerance: moderate; context: inflation above 5%.

Follow-up prompts

  • Which asset currently poses the greatest liquidity risk?
  • How should I adjust if the time horizon shortens to 3 years?
  • Can you show a sensitivity analysis for a 1% interest rate hike?