Portfolio Management Services (PMS). Services offered by the portfolio manager
Discretionary
Under these services, the choice as well as the timings of the investment decisions rest solely with the Portfolio Manager.
Non-Discretionary
Under these services, the portfolio manager only suggests the investment ideas. The choice as well as the timings of the investment decisions rest solely with the Investor. However the execution of trade is done by the portfolio manager.
Advisory
Under these services, the portfolio manager only suggests the investment ideas. The choice as well as the execution of the investment decisions rest solely with the Investor. Note: In India majority of Portfolio Managers offer Discretionary Services.