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Basic Question 15 of 19
Which statement about VaR is correct?
B. VaR is a worst-case scenario.
C. VaR can be used to compare risk between stocks and bonds.
A. A VaR captures the occurrence of extreme events.
B. VaR is a worst-case scenario.
C. VaR can be used to compare risk between stocks and bonds.
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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.