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Basic Question 4 of 19
There are two assets in a portfolio. Assume the distribution of each asset'??s returns is normal. To estimate its parametric VaR, the ______ is (are) needed.
II. standard deviation of each asset
III. covariance between the 2 assets
IV. skewness of each asset
V. kurtosis of each asset
I. expected return of each asset
II. standard deviation of each asset
III. covariance between the 2 assets
IV. skewness of each asset
V. kurtosis of each asset
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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.