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Investment Products: Overview & Advisor Workflow

Understand how to navigate the product library and move from model discovery to portfolio implementation.

Updated over 2 weeks ago

What the Investment Products Library Enables

The Investment Products experience is the core research and portfolio construction hub within SMArtX.

It allows advisors to:

  • Discover third-party managed models

  • Perform due diligence and research

  • Compare models against existing holdings

  • Construct portfolios aligned to client objectives

  • Transition assets efficiently

The platform hosts:

  • ~1,600 strategies

  • ~350 asset managers


How Advisors Typically Use This Tool (Real Workflow)

A typical advisor workflow looks like:

  1. Search & Filter Models

    • Narrow universe based on client needs

  2. Research Models

    • Review microsites (performance, philosophy, holdings)

  3. Compare to Existing Portfolio (Optional)

    • Use Help Me Find Models to reduce turnover

  4. Construct Portfolio

    • Combine models in Portfolio Builder

  5. Generate Proposal

    • Analyze performance and present to client

  6. Save as Target

    • Apply to accounts


Accessing the Investment Products Library

You can access the library via:

  • Left navigation → Investment Products

  • Home Dashboard → Search Products

This opens a dedicated workspace where:

  • The product grid lives

  • Tools are launched

  • Models are selected for further actions


Key Tools Connected to Investment Products

Tool

Purpose

Help Me Find Models

Match existing holdings to SMArtX models

Portfolio Builder

Construct portfolios and run analytics

Create Target

Save portfolios for implementation

Excel Export

Offline analysis


Key Insight for Advisors

This is not just a product list—it is a workflow engine that connects:

  • Research → Construction → Implementation



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