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3I0-012 · Question #256

Which one of the following statements regarding the variance-covariance method for calculating value-at-risk is true?

The correct answer is D. The returns of underlying assets are normally distributed and volatilities of risk factors and correlations. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

Which one of the following statements regarding the variance-covariance method for calculating value-at-risk is true?

Options

  • AThe volatilities of the underlying assets are normally distributed and the prices remain constant.
  • BThe risk factors are normally distributed and volatilities of risk factors and correlations between risk factors
  • CThe prices of underlying assets are normally distributed, the volatilities of risk factors follow a GARCH
  • DThe returns of underlying assets are normally distributed and volatilities of risk factors and correlations

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  • A
    4% (1)
  • B
    15% (4)
  • C
    4% (1)
  • D
    78% (21)

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