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# What Is an Investment Mandate?
> A formal agreement defining a client's investment objectives, risk tolerance, restrictions, and the authority granted to an advisor or portfolio manager.

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## What Is an Investment Mandate?
What Is an Investment Mandate? Investment Mandate a formal agreement defining a client's investment objectives, risk tolerance, restrictions, and the authority granted to an advisor or portfolio manager.

## Why This Matters for Your Business
The investment mandate is the legal and operational foundation for every portfolio decision. IT systems must capture mandates as structured data linked to accounts and portfolios so that suitability can be enforced and every trade decision is defensible.
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