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Basic Question 0 of 8
If a normal distribution is used and a sufficiently large number of simulations are run, the Monte Carlo VaR will be ______ that of the parametric method.
B. close to
C. smaller than
A. larger than
B. close to
C. smaller than
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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.