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

56. WCM’s methodology for calculating performance, as disclosed in Note 1, is least likely

consistent with GIPS standards for:

A. external cash flows.

B. geometrically linked returns.

C. frequency of return calculations.

Answer = C

“Global Investment Performance Standards,” Philip Lawton

2013 Modular Level III, Vol. 6, Reading 43, Section 3.2

Study Session 18–43–e

Discuss the requirements of the GIPS standards with respect to return calculation

methodologies, including the treatment of external cash flows, cash and cash equivalents, and

expenses and fees.

C is correct. WCM’s return calculation is not GIPS compliant. GIPS requires that returns are

calculated on a monthly basis for periods beginning on or after 1 January 2001.