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Basic Question 0 of 19

Monte Carlo methods are often used to value bonds:

A. When a security's cash flows are path dependent.
B. When future interest rates are unknown.
C. When there is infinite number of possible paths.

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Learning Outcome Statements

explain the use of value at risk (VaR) in measuring portfolio risk;

compare the parametric (variance -covariance), historical simulation, and Monte Carlo simulation methods for estimating VaR;

estimate and interpret VaR under the parametric, historical simulation, and Monte Carlo simulation methods;

describe advantages and limitations of VaR;

describe extensions of VaR;

CFA® 2025 Level II Curriculum, Volume 5, Module 41.