You are provided with information regarding the benchmark portfolio and the Alpha managed portfolio as follows: Benchmark Weightings are 50%; 30% and 20% for equity; bonds and cash respectively. Returns are 16%; 9% and 4% for equity; bonds and cash respectively. Alpha managed portfolio Weightings are 70%; 20% and 10% for equity; bonds and cash respectively. Returns are 19%; 11% and 6% for equity; bonds and cash respectively. Determine the performance attributed to asset allocation of the portfolio manager.

You are provided with information regarding the benchmark portfolio and the Alpha managed portfolio as follows: Benchmark Weightings are 50%; 30% and 20% for equity; bonds and cash respectively. Returns are 16%; 9% and 4% for equity; bonds and cash respectively. Alpha managed portfolio Weightings are 70%; 20% and 10% for equity; bonds and cash respectively. Returns are 19%; 11% and 6% for equity; bonds and cash respectively. Determine the performance attributed to asset allocation of the portfolio manager.

EBK CONTEMPORARY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

14th Edition

ISBN:9781337514835

Author:MOYER

Publisher:MOYER

Chapter8: Analysis Of Risk And Return

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 25P

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