Question 51

Which one of the following statements is an advantage of using implied volatility as an input when calculating
VaR?
  • Question 52

    Which one of the following four exotic option types has another option as its underlying asset, and as a result
    of its construction is generally believed to be very difficult to model?
  • Question 53

    According to a Moody's study, the most important drivers of the loss given default historically have been all of
    the following EXCEPT:
    I. Debt type and seniority
    II. Macroeconomic environment
    III. Obligor asset type
    IV. Recourse
  • Question 54

    Which of the following bank events could stress the bank's liquidity position?
    I. Obligations to fund assets like mortgages
    II. Unusually large depositor withdrawals
    III. Counterparty collateral calls
    IV. Nonperforming assets
  • Question 55

    Bank Zilo has $2 million in cash and $10 million in loans coming due tomorrow with an expected default rate
    of 1%. The proceeds will be deposited overnight. The bank owes $ 10 million on a securities purchase that
    settles in two days and pays off $9 million in commercial paper in three days that is not expected to renew.
    How much money should the bank plan to raise so as to avoid a liquidity problem?