Question 6

In analyzing market option pricing dynamics, a risk manager evaluates option value changes throughout the
entire trading day. Which of the following factors would most likely affect foreign exchange option values?
I. Change in the value of the underlying
II. Change in the perception of future volatility
III. Change in interest rates
IV. Passage of time
  • Question 7

    A trader for EtaBank wants to take a leveraged position in Collateralized Debt Obligations. If these CDOs can
    be used in a repo transaction at a 20% haircut, what is the maximum leverage factor for a transaction with the
    CDOs?
  • Question 8

    A risk manager is analyzing a call option on the GBP with a vega of 0.02. When the perceived future volatility
    increases by 1%, the call option
  • Question 9

    A risk associate is trying to determine the required risk-adjusted rate of return on a stock using the Capital
    Asset Pricing Model. Which of the following equations should she use to calculate the required return?
  • Question 10

    A risk analyst is considering how to reduce the bank's exposure to rising interest rates. Which of the following
    strategies will help her achieve this objective?
    I. Reducing the average repricing time of its loans
    II. Increasing the average repricing time of its deposits
    III. Entering into interest rate swaps
    IV. Improving earnings capacity and increasing intermediated funds