binomial-model

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    Credit VaR (binomial model)

    Hi! On last FRM exam, there was a question like: Portfolio of 68 bond equally weighted, each 2 million worth. 6 defaults were expected and defaults were independent. What is 95% Credit VaR? The answer I have found was: 6*2 - 2*68*0.04 = 6.56mil I suppose the binomial model is used here but...
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    Two step binomial model

    In a two period binomial model, and assume that the option being valued is 6 months, with std deviation is 8 percent. For the initial up factor calculation the formula is Exp 0.08 srt .025. My question is why was time not calculated as .5, as this a 6 month call option? The up factor period...
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    One and two step binomial valuation models

    Hi David, I'm trying to answer the practice questions regarding the topic and I can't understand why my unswer is wrong (the spreadsheet that supose to be attached to these answers is not valid any more) can help me with the solution path, for the following question, please? I followed the...
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