Exam ICWIM Topic 1 Question 4 Discussion

Actual exam question for CISI's ICWIM exam
Question #: 4
Topic #: 1
Performance attribution analysis attempts to explain why a portfolio had a certain return. It does so by breaking down the performance and attributing the results based on the decisions made by the fund manager on which of the following?

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Performance attribution analysis evaluates the performance of a portfolio by breaking it into components attributed to specific investment decisions. These include:
* Asset Allocation: The decision on the proportion of the portfolio allocated to different asset classes (e.
g., stocks, bonds).
* Sector Choice: Selecting specific sectors (e.g., technology, healthcare) within asset classes.
* Security Selection: Choosing individual securities within the selected sectors.
Risk analysis, while critical for investment management, is not typically part of standard performance attribution frameworks.
References:
* International Certificate in Wealth & Investment Management: Portfolio performance evaluation section.
* Standard attribution models: Brinson, Hood, and Beebower model widely used in performance attribution.

by Greg at Jan 24, 2026, 07:05 AM

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