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What does the high watermark principle in PMS ensure?

Practice question from NISM Series XA- Investment Adviser (Level 1) Mock Test 7 — bank. The correct answer is highlighted below with a full explanation.

Options

  1. Fees paid only after crossing previous high

    Correct answer

  2. B

    Total fees do not exceed a limit

  3. C

    Fees paid only if benchmark exceeds return

  4. D

    All of the above

Why this is the answer

The high watermark ensures fees are charged only when the portfolio value exceeds its previous peak, preventing double charging.

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