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XXI NISM Series XXI-A
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To which factor can the difference between Sharpe’s and Treynor’s measure of portfolio performance be attributed?

Practice question from NISM XXI A for PMS - Mock Test 4 — bank. The correct answer is highlighted below with a full explanation.

Options

  1. Degree of diversification of risk in the portfolio

    Correct answer

  2. B

    Underlying graphical model of risk return trade-off

  3. C

    Excess market risk premium

  4. D

    Differential return over risk rate of return

Why this is the answer

Sharpe ratio accounts for total risk (standard deviation), while Treynor uses systematic risk (beta). Differences arise based on the portfolio’s diversification level.

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