Consider a hedge fund with $200 million at the start of the year. The benchmark S&P 500 Index was up 16.5% during the same period. The gross return on assets is 21%, and the expense ratio is 2%. For each 1% above the benchmark return, the fund managers receive a .1% incentive bonus.
What was the annual return on this fund?

A) 16.5%
B) 18.04%
C) 18.55%
D) 21%

Incentive Bonus

An additional payment or reward given to employees as a motivation for meeting or exceeding specified goals or objectives.

Expense Ratio

A measure of what it costs an investment company to operate a mutual fund, expressed as a percentage of the fund's assets.

Gross Return

The overall yield from an investment prior to subtracting any charges or costs.