Practice Question Set: Calculating and Applying VaR

Chapter 2. Calculating and Applying VaR Practice Question set contains 13 pages covering the following learning objectives:

* Explain and give examples of linear and non-linear derivatives.

* Describe and calculate VaR for linear derivatives.

* Describe and explain the historical simulation approach for computing VaR and ES.

* Describe the delta-normal approach for calculating VaR for non-linear derivatives.

* Describe the limitations of the delta-normal method.

* Explain the full revaluation method for computing VaR.

* Compare delta-normal and full revaluation approaches for computing VaR.

* Explain structured Monte Carlo and stress testing methods for computing VaR, and identify strengths and weaknesses of each approach.

* Describe the implications of correlation breakdown for scenario analysis.

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