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CPS exam key facts

  • The Interfima Certified Portfolio Specialist (CPS) exam uses multiple-choice and/or essay-type questions. Interfima does not publish a question count. Source
  • The Certified Portfolio Specialist (CPS) exam lasts one hour. Source
  • Candidates must score 70% to pass the Interfima Certified Portfolio Specialist (CPS) exam. Source
  • The Interfima Certified Portfolio Specialist (CPS) program costs €1,500, which covers about 60 hours of self-study and virtual classes, the online examination and the certificate. Source
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📚 CPS Topics to Study (21)

Performance Measurement and Evaluation · 7 cardsPerformance Measurement and Evaluation · 7 cardsClient Communication and Relationship Management · 6 cardsClient Communication and Relationship Management · 6 cardsClient Communication and Relationship Management · 6 cardsExam Preparation and CPS Certification Process · 6 cardsExam Preparation and CPS Certification Process · 6 cardsExam Preparation and CPS Certification Process · 6 cardsInvestment Strategies and Asset Allocation · 6 cardsInvestment Strategies and Asset Allocation · 6 cardsInvestment Strategies and Asset Allocation · 6 cardsPortfolio Construction and Design · 6 cardsPortfolio Construction and Design · 6 cardsPortfolio Construction and Design · 6 cardsRisk Management in Portfolios · 6 cardsRisk Management in Portfolios · 6 cardsRisk Management in Portfolios · 6 cardsCareer Benefits · 5 cardsContinuing Education · 5 cardsCore Competencies Covered · 5 cardsIndustry Relevance · 5 cards

✍️ Sample CPS Questions & Answers

1. What is 'systematic risk' in portfolio management?
✓ Market-wide risk that cannot be diversified away

Systematic risk (market risk) affects all investments and cannot be eliminated through diversification.

2. How does industry knowledge in asset allocation help a Certified Portfolio Specialist during periods of economic uncertainty?
✓ It helps in adjusting the asset mix to manage risk and maintain stability.

During periods of economic uncertainty, a Certified Portfolio Specialist's industry knowledge in asset allocation is invaluable for adjusting the portfolio's asset mix. This allows them to strategically rebalance investments, potentially shifting towards more defensive assets or sectors, to manage risk effectively and maintain portfolio stability. Such proactive adjustments help protect client capital and navigate volatile markets more successfully.

3. What is 'suitability' in the context of portfolio recommendations?
✓ Ensuring recommended investments match the client's financial situation, goals, and risk tolerance

Suitability requires that all investment recommendations be appropriate for the specific client's situation, goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance.

4. What does 'portfolio attribution analysis' measure and why is it tested on the CPS exam?
✓ How much of portfolio return came from asset allocation decisions versus security selection

Performance attribution separates portfolio returns into components from asset allocation and security selection decisions, helping evaluate where value was added or lost.

5. What is a 'benchmark' used for in portfolio management?
✓ Measuring portfolio performance against a standard

A benchmark serves as a performance standard against which a portfolio's returns and risk can be evaluated.

6. What is the efficient frontier in modern portfolio theory?
✓ The set of portfolios offering maximum return for a given risk level

The efficient frontier represents portfolios that offer the highest expected return for each level of risk.

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Performance Measurement and Evaluation · 7 questionsPerformance Measurement and Evaluation · 7 questionsPortfolio Construction and Design · 6 questionsInvestment Strategies and Asset Allocation · 6 questionsPortfolio Construction and Design · 6 questionsRisk Management in Portfolios · 6 questionsClient Communication and Relationship Management · 6 questionsExam Preparation and CPS Certification Process · 6 questionsExam Preparation and CPS Certification Process · 6 questionsInvestment Strategies and Asset Allocation · 6 questions

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  1. interfima.org — Eligibility, fees, exam format, passing score, renewal, time limit, exam information · verified Oct 2026
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