mar350

Break it down into two learning sections. One where you learn the market , security, and currency returns. And the other where you have to calculate the returns relative to a benchmark portfolio. The benchmark comparisons are a little tougher and less intuitive. I find it helpful on those to repeat "MWWR and SWRR" over and over again.

Market Allocation Effect= Wi-Wb (Return i)
Security Allocation Effect= wi (Returni -Return B)
Currency i cant find an easy way to remember but after doing 3-4 of these you get into a rhythm.

IMHO i would not skip out on this section. This seems like an area with a ton of testable material even in essay form.