QUESTIONS 55 TO 60 RELATE TO GLOBAL INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Q...

58. With respect to gross-of-fees returns, Note 4 is least likely compliant with GIPS required

standards in its treatment of:

A. custodial fees.

B. performance fees.

C. trading expenses.

Answer = A

“Global Investment Performance Standards,” Philip Lawton

2013 Modular Level III, Vol. 6, Reading 43, Section 3.11

Study Session 18–43–k

Explain the requirements and recommendations of the GIPS standards with respect to

disclosure, including fees, the use of leverage and derivatives, conformity with laws and

regulations that conflict with the GIPS standards, and noncompliant performance periods.

A is correct because custodial fees should not be considered a component of direct trading

expenses.