Q1. The manager of the Fullen Balanced Fund is putting together a report that breaks out the percentage of the variation in portfolio return that is explained by the target asset allocation, security selection, and tactical variations from the target, respectively. Which of the following sets of numbers was the most likely conclusion for the report? A) 50%, 25%, 25%. B) 33%, 33%, 33%. C) 90%, 6%, 4%.
Q2. David Hoch, a graduate student, is putting together a research paper on differences in asset allocations between countries. Hoch’s paper contains the following statements: Statement 1: Countries with higher income tax rates typically have lower allocations to bonds. Statement 2: Countries with older populations typically have lower allocations to equities. Statement 3: A strong government pension program may decrease the average equity allocation of a country’s citizens. Statement 4: Countries with a historical aversion to financial risk typically have lower allocations to equities. Hoch’s finance professor, Walter Denk, reads his research paper. Which of the following conclusions would be most valid for Denk to make? A) Statement 3 reflects a common reason why average asset allocations differ across countries, but Statement 1 does not. B) Statement 2 reflects a common reason why average asset allocations differ across countries, but Statement 3 does not. C) Both Statements 1 and 4 reflect common reasons why average asset allocations differ across countries.
Q3. Which of the following have studies shown has the greatest impact on the return of a portfolio? A) Market timing. B) Target asset allocation. C) Security selection.
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