The Manager of Quantitative International Fund Uses EAFE as a Benchmark.Last

question 33

Multiple Choice

The manager of Quantitative International Fund uses EAFE as a benchmark.Last year's performance for the fund and the benchmark were as follows: Calculate Quantitative's country selection return contribution.

• A)12.5%
• B)-12.5%
• C)11.25%
• D)-1.25%
• E)1.25%

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