Most portfolio review guides assume you already know what you're looking for. This workbook starts from zero — explaining what each metric means, what numbers are concerning, and how to apply the same framework at each annual review.
The workbook explains each metric in plain English before asking you to calculate it. You'll understand what you're measuring, not just how to measure it.
Most portfolio review content assumes you already have a framework. This workbook is designed for your first review — every step is explained, every calculation is walked through.
Is a 5% NAV decline a crisis or a fluctuation? The scorecards and thresholds in this workbook tell you exactly which numbers require action and which are within normal range.
Chapters marked Most Relevant are specifically applicable to your situation.
The specific cases where quarterly auditors caught NAV erosion 6 months before it became critical.
A systematic review process for every position: yield, NAV change, coverage ratio, total return.
How to calculate and track coverage ratios for each holding, with thresholds.
A scoring system for each holding based on 12-month NAV trend and volatility.
How to track whether income is growing, flat, or declining on a position-by-position basis.
For REITs, BDCs, and MLPs — how to evaluate whether distributions are sustainable.
A visual framework for deciding when to hold, trim, or exit a position.
How to track whether total portfolio income is growing, and by how much.
8-step first portfolio review
Work through portfolio inventory, coverage ratios, NAV stability, distribution changes, and rebalancing decisions in a defined sequence.
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