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Which statement(s) about Attribution Analysis is/are true?

Practice question from NISM Series XA- Investment Adviser (Level 1) Mock Test 5 — bank. The correct answer is highlighted below with a full explanation.

Options

  1. It determines if returns were due to asset selection or allocation

    Correct answer

  2. B

    It compares portfolio returns to the benchmark

  3. C

    Both A and B are true

  4. D

    None are true

Why this is the answer

Attribution analysis helps dissect the source of returns, focusing on skill in selection versus allocation.

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