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Basic Question 0 of 13

In the "Global Equity Strategy" example, the transfer coefficient, information coefficient, and breadth are assumed to be 0.982, 0.1, and 27.0, respectively. The United Kingdom is expected to have a strong outperformance (2.0) and its active return volatility is calculated as 5.8%. What is its expected active return?

A. 5.8%
B. 1.2%
C. 2.9%

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davidt87 why did they even give us that equation in the previous section? where is this equation coming from?
CFAJ the "score" is basically how much it outperforms the outperform in proportion to the portfolio return?
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Learning Outcome Statements

describe and interpret the fundamental law of active portfolio management including its component terms - transfer coefficient, information coefficient, breadth, and active risk (aggressiveness);

CFA® 2025 Level II Curriculum, Volume 6, Module 38.