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Current replacement values are a very poor measure of the credit exposure from a derivative contract, because the future value of these instruments is unpredictable, ie is stochastic, and the range of values it can take increases the further ahead in the future we look. Therefore it is common for credit exposures for derivatives to be measured using forward looking exposure profiles, which are distributions of the expected value of the derivative at the time horizon for which credit risk is being measured. To be conservative, a high enough quintile of this distribution is taken as the 'loan equivalent value' of the derivative as the exposure. Choice 'c' is the correct answer.
The notional value of derivative contracts generally tends to be quite high and unrelated to their economic value or the counterparty exposure. Therefore notional value is irrelevant.
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Maynard
10 months ago
Forward looking exposure profile is also a key factor!
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Emeline
10 months ago
I agree, current replacement value makes the most sense.
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Lemuel
10 months ago
It's definitely the current replacement value!
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Crista
10 months ago
Wait, are we sure about that? Sounds too simple.
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Sherly
10 months ago
I thought it was just the notional value?
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Hubert
11 months ago
Standard normal distribution seems off for this question; I don't think it relates directly to credit exposure for derivatives.
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Louvenia
11 months ago
I feel like forward-looking exposure profile could be relevant, but I can't recall if it's the primary measure for credit exposure.
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Tiara
11 months ago
I remember practicing a question similar to this, and I think notional value was mentioned as a measure, but it might not capture the full risk.
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Felix
11 months ago
I think credit exposure is often measured using the current replacement value, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the only method.
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Tish
11 months ago
The current replacement value seems like the most direct way to measure credit exposure. It's the amount the bank would have to pay to replace the contract if the counterparty defaulted. That seems like the key risk factor to focus on.
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Naomi
12 months ago
I'm a little confused on the difference between current replacement value and forward-looking exposure profile. Aren't they both trying to get at the potential future losses? I'll have to review my notes on this.
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Margart
12 months ago
Okay, I remember discussing this in class. The current replacement value is the amount it would cost to replace the derivative contract at the current market rates. That makes sense as the measure of credit exposure.
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Delbert
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know credit exposure has to do with the potential future losses, but I'm not sure if that's the same as the current replacement value. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Nathalie
1 year ago
This one seems pretty straightforward. I think the current replacement value is the key metric for measuring credit exposure on derivatives.
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Leandro
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm stuck between A and C. Maybe I should roll a die to decide - that's how Wall Street traders make their big decisions, right?
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Phil
1 year ago
D) Standard normal distribution? Really? That's completely irrelevant to measuring credit exposure for derivatives.
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Dylan
1 year ago
I'm going to go with B) Notional value of the derivative. It's a simple and straightforward measure of the exposure.
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Izetta
1 year ago
I agree, it's a commonly used measure for credit exposure.
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Paola
1 year ago
I think B) Notional value of the derivative is a good choice.
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Moira
1 year ago
C) Forward looking exposure profile of the derivative sounds like the right answer to me. It's more comprehensive than just the current value.
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Lenna
1 year ago
Yeah, it takes into account potential future changes in value, not just the current value.
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Desire
1 year ago
I agree, the forward looking exposure profile gives a better understanding of the risk.
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Evangelina
1 year ago
I think it could also be the forward looking exposure profile of the derivative, as it takes into account potential future changes in value.
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Dorthy
1 year ago
I'm pretty sure it's A) Current replacement value. That's what we learned in class.
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Carla
1 year ago
I think it's B) Notional value of the derivative, but I could be wrong.
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Genevive
1 year ago
I agree, it's definitely A) Current replacement value.
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James
1 year ago
I agree with Stephaine, the current replacement value makes more sense as it reflects the actual risk exposure.
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Twanna
1 year ago
I believe it's actually the notional value of the derivative that is used to measure credit exposure.
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Stephaine
1 year ago
I think credit exposure for derivatives is measured using the current replacement value.