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
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?
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
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?
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
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