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Basic Question 1 of 7

In the "Global Equity Strategy" example, the transfer coefficient, information coefficient, and breadth are assumed to be 0.982, 0.1, and 27.0, respectively. The United Kingdom is expected to have a strong outperformance (2.0) and its active return volatility is calculated as 5.8%. What is its expected active return?

A. 5.8%
B. 1.2%
C. 2.9%

User Contributed Comments 2

User Comment
davidt87 why did they even give us that equation in the previous section? where is this equation coming from?
CFAJ the "score" is basically how much it outperforms the outperform in proportion to the portfolio return?
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Learning Outcome Statements

explain how the information ratio may be useful in investment manager selection and choosing the level of active portfolio risk;

compare active management strategies, including market timing and security selection, and evaluate strategy changes in terms of the fundamental law of active management;

CFA® 2025 Level II Curriculum, Volume 6, Module 38.