Which of the Following Statements About Returns-Based Analysis or Effective

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about returns-based analysis or effective mix analysis is true?

• A) This analysis compares the historical return pattern of the portfolio in question with the historical returns of various well-specified indexes.
• B) This analysis uses sophisticated quadratic programming techniques to indicate what styles or style combinations were most similar to the portfolio's actual historical returns.
• C) This analysis is based on the belief that the portfolio's current make-up will be a good predictor for the next period's returns.
• D) Choices a and b
• E) All of the above statements describe returns-based analysis or effective mix analysis

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Analyze the concept of test bias and its assessment.

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