Overview

The Performance Watcher Widget is a no-cost, plug-and-play benchmarking tool for PMS and core banking platforms. It leverages anonymised real-world portfolio data from the PW community to deliver intuitive, peer-based performance insights, transforming static reporting into dynamic, risk-adjusted comparisons.

Key Benefits

1. Value-Added Benchmarking

  • Live Peer Comparisons: Based on real discretionary portfolios from across the industry.

  • Visual Insights with the Perfometer: Simple, client-friendly display showing portfolio positioning against peers (“the Weather”).

  • Daily Updated Indices (PWI⁺): Risk-profiled, currency-specific benchmarks reflecting actual market behaviour.

2. Differentiation & Trust

  • Institutional-Grade Tools: Deliver a capability often reserved for large wealth managers.

  • Transparency & Simplicity: Clear performance communication builds client trust.

  • White-Labeled: Runs under your brand, with discreet “Powered by PW” signature.

3. Zero Cost, Zero Commitment

  • Free Access: No licensing or per-user fees.

  • Affiliate Revenue: Share in revenue if clients convert to the PW platform via the widget.

  • Seamless Distribution: Can be deployed to all clients by default (opt-out model).

Implementation Steps

1. Confirm Scope

  • Define objectives, data sources, and KPIs.

  • Assign roles for project ownership and technical liaison.

2. Data Access & Setup

  • Share access credentials and documentation.

  • Prepare data feeds (see below for requirements).

3. Pilot Integration

  • Deploy test widget.

  • Validate metrics, review client experience.

4. Final Launch

  • Activate for broader client base.

  • Coordinate marketing and communication strategy.

Technical Requirements

Data Contribution (Anonymized):

Field

Description

Portfolio ID

Unique, anonymized ID

Reference Currency

ISO format (CHF, EUR, etc.)

Daily NAV

Portfolio value

Daily Inflows

Transactions affecting performance

Daily Outflows

Transactions affecting performance

Risk Profile

Categorical or numeric risk level

Performance Dates

Minimum 3-month YTD history

  • Formats: API (CSV or JSON via SFTP also available)

  • Security: Fully anonymized, GDPR/nLPD compliant.

Integration Options

Method

Description

Iframe

Easiest to implement; embeds widget with minimal setup.

JS Web Component

Lightweight, standalone component allowing more flexible integration in SPAs.

Both methods are fully supported and include templates and snippets to accelerate onboarding. Ideal for dashboards, portals, or client apps.

Optional Add-Ons

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