n NISM Certifications
X NISM Series X
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Which of the following is NOT considered a rebalancing cost?

Practice question from NISM Series XA- Investment Adviser (Level 1) Mock Test 4 — bank. The correct answer is highlighted below with a full explanation.

Options

  1. PMS fees

    Correct answer

  2. B

    Stamp duty

  3. C

    Securities Transaction Tax

  4. D

    Brokerage

Why this is the answer

Rebalancing costs include transaction costs and taxes such as brokerage, STT, and stamp duty, whereas PMS fees are unrelated to rebalancing activities.

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