Which of the following statements correctly identifies a benefit of active management?
A) | Most portfolio managers can add value through active management. |
| B) | Trading provides liquidity to capital markets. |
| C) | Studies have shown more frequent rebalancing to increase portfolio returns. |
| D) | Momentum-based strategies out perform constant mix strategies. |
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Answer and Explanation
After costs, it has been shown that few portfolio managers add value through active management. Studies have shown that more frequent rebalancing can increase portfolio returns, but only before costs. After costs, increasing rebalancing frequency has a detrimental effect on returns. Also, momentum-based strategies have been shown to perform poorly relative to a constant mix strategy.
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