- CFA Exams
- CFA Level I Exam
- Topic 10. Ethical and Professional Standards
- Learning Module 4. Introduction to the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS)
- Subject 2. The Key Concepts of the GIPS Standards
CFA Practice Question
Which statement(s) is (are) false?
II. The "Real Estate" provisions do not apply to real estate investments with leverage.
III. The GIPS standards mandate the use of certain calculation methodologies for composites, not for portfolios.
I. Disclosures are considered to be dynamic information, as a firm may disclose different information from period to period, depending on the performance of the firm.
II. The "Real Estate" provisions do not apply to real estate investments with leverage.
III. The GIPS standards mandate the use of certain calculation methodologies for composites, not for portfolios.
Correct Answer: I, II and III
II is false; GIPS apply to real estate investments with leverage or gearing.
III is false because GIPS mandate the use of certain calculation methodologies for both composites and for portfolios.
I is false because disclosures are considered static information which does not normally change from period to period.
II is false; GIPS apply to real estate investments with leverage or gearing.
III is false because GIPS mandate the use of certain calculation methodologies for both composites and for portfolios.
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grew0001 | good question |
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