The Holding Period Return (HPR) of One's Portfolio Should Be

question 87

Multiple Choice

The holding period return (HPR) of one's portfolio should be compared to investment goals
I. to determine whether the rate of return is commensurate with the risk involved.
II. to be sure one's portfolio is outperforming the S&P 500 Index.
III. to isolate any problem investments.
IV. to determine when to change benchmarks from the S&P 500 to the NASDAQ Composite Index.

• A) I and III only
• B) II and IV only
• C) I, II and III only
• D) II, III and IV only

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