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CFA Level 1 - Portfolio
Management
Comprehensive
Questions (Frequently
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Answers Graded A+
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1. Diversification ratio Answer: Std dev. of portfolio returns/average std dev. of returns on
portfolio assets
2. Define Contribution (DC) Pension plans Answer: • Employer contributes specified sum
each period
• No guarantee of future benefits
• Employee bears investment risk
3. Defined Benefit (DB) Pension Plan Answer: • Employer promises specific payment
stream beginning at retirement
• Contributions based on years of service, compensation at/near retirement
• Employer bears investment risk
• Separate legal entity manages plan assets
4. Endowments Answer: • provide ongoing financial support (in the USA, many universities have
large endowment funds to support their programs)
• investment horizon Answer: LONG
• risk tolerance Answer: HIGH
• Income needs Answer: LOW
• Liquidity needs Answer: LOW
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15
CFA Level 1 - Portfolio
Management
Comprehensive
Questions (Frequently
Tested) with Verified
Answers Graded A+
1/
15
, Contact for further consultation
1. Diversification ratio Answer: Std dev. of portfolio returns/average std dev. of returns on
portfolio assets
2. Define Contribution (DC) Pension plans Answer: • Employer contributes specified sum
each period
• No guarantee of future benefits
• Employee bears investment risk
3. Defined Benefit (DB) Pension Plan Answer: • Employer promises specific payment
stream beginning at retirement
• Contributions based on years of service, compensation at/near retirement
• Employer bears investment risk
• Separate legal entity manages plan assets
4. Endowments Answer: • provide ongoing financial support (in the USA, many universities have
large endowment funds to support their programs)
• investment horizon Answer: LONG
• risk tolerance Answer: HIGH
• Income needs Answer: LOW
• Liquidity needs Answer: LOW
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15