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Basic Question 7 of 7

GIPS standards require that ______

I. portfolio valuations must be based on book values.
II. unrealized gains should not be used in the calculation of portfolio returns.
III. actual trading expenses should be deduced when calculating returns.

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omya portfolio valuations should be based on market values.
realised n unrealised loss n gains both should be included.
only actual trading expenses should be deducted.
tybe0012 the reduction of trading expenses provides a clearer picture of the actual performance of a portfolio
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Learning Outcome Statements

describe the key concepts of the GIPS Standards for Firms

CFA® 2025 Level I Curriculum, Volume 6, Module 4.