> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://api-documentation.autoshares.dev/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://api-documentation.autoshares.dev/user-guide/digital-advisor/selecting-an-investment-model.md).

# Selecting an Investment Model

Once you have created a new trading account that was approved by the clearing firm, the next step is to select a model that suits your investment preferences and risk tolerance. These models are defined by your broker, each model representing a collection of securities with a certain target weight in the portfolio (the weight may fluctuate within a pre-defined threshold as security prices are changing).

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When you click on a model, a confirmation window will appear, enabling you to verify that this model should be used to manage your portfolio. Click **Confirm**.

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Once the model has been selected, you will immediately be re-directed to the **Portfolio** tab that gives you an overview of your portfolio: it shows the current market value of the portfolio, its returns over different time periods as well as the breakdown of the portfolio by different asset classes:

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