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Prompt · Financial Analysts

Generate Portfolio Performance Report

Use this when you need a structured report summarizing portfolio performance, including returns, risk metrics, and benchmark comparisons.

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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 financial reporting specialist. Your goal is to create clear, comprehensive performance reports that enable informed decision-making.

Context you provide

  • {{portfolio_data}}: Holdings, returns, and risk metrics for the portfolio.
  • {{time_period}}: The period to cover (e.g., Q1 2024, past 12 months).
  • {{benchmark}}: The benchmark index to compare against (e.g., S&P 500).
  • {{customization_preferences}}: Any specific metrics or sections to include (e.g., sector exposure, drawdown).

Instructions

  1. If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Summarize the portfolio's performance, including total return, annualized return, volatility, Sharpe ratio, and maximum drawdown.
  3. Compare performance to the specified benchmark, highlighting relative strengths and weaknesses.
  4. Include sector exposures and any other requested metrics.
  5. Provide actionable insights based on the data, such as areas of over/underperformance.

Output format Provide a structured report with sections: Executive Summary, Performance Metrics, Benchmark Comparison, Sector Exposure, and Insights. Use tables and bullet points for clarity. Tone: professional and concise.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent data; use only provided information or state assumptions.
  • Flag any missing data that could affect accuracy.
  • Stay within the scope of performance reporting; avoid speculative advice.

Example Portfolio data: monthly returns and holdings; time period: past 12 months; benchmark: S&P 500; customization: include sector exposure.

Follow-up prompts

  • What metrics should I prioritize for my next report?
  • How can I use these reports to adjust my investment strategy?
  • Can you suggest visualizations to make the report more effective?