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PRMIA 8010 Exam - Topic 4 Question 58 Discussion

Which of the following best describes the concept of marginal VaR of an asset in a portfolio:
D) Marginal VaR describes the change in total VaR resulting from a $1 change in the value of the asset in question.
A) Marginal VaR is the value of the expected losses on occasions where the VaR estimate is exceeded.
B) Marginal VaR is the contribution of the asset to portfolio VaR in a way that the sum of such calculations for all the assets in the portfolio adds up to the portfolio VaR.
C) Marginal VaR is the change in the VaR estimate for the portfolio as a result of including the asset in the portfolio.

PRMIA 8010 Exam - Topic 4 Question 58 Discussion

Actual exam question for PRMIA's 8010 exam
Question #: 58
Topic #: 4
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Which of the following best describes the concept of marginal VaR of an asset in a portfolio:

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Suggested Answer: D

The correct answer is choice 'd'

Marginal VaR is just the change in total VaR from a $1 change in the value of the asset in the portfolio. All other answers are incorrect. Mathematically, it is expressed as follows, where VaRp is the VaR for the portfolio, and Vi is the value of the asset in question.

Other answers describe other VaR related concepts such as incremental VaR, Component VaR and Conditional VaR.


by Cecilia at Sep 15, 2024, 08:37 AM

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Merissa
7 months ago
I thought Marginal VaR was just about expected losses, but I guess it's deeper.
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Thaddeus
8 months ago
D seems right to me, it's about the $1 change!
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Tegan
8 months ago
Wait, isn't it more about the change in VaR? I'm not so sure.
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Lizette
8 months ago
I think it's definitely option B, makes the most sense.
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Willodean
8 months ago
Marginal VaR is all about how an asset affects the overall risk!
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Victor
9 months ago
I feel like option D could also be relevant since it mentions the change in total VaR with a small adjustment, but I’m not entirely confident.
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Madelyn
9 months ago
I’m a bit confused; I thought marginal VaR was more about the change in VaR when adding an asset, which might align with option C.
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Janey
9 months ago
I remember practicing a question similar to this, and I think option B sounds right because it talks about the contribution of each asset to the portfolio VaR.
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Dwight
9 months ago
I think marginal VaR relates to how much an asset contributes to the overall risk of the portfolio, but I'm not sure if it's about the total VaR or just the change.
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Rory
9 months ago
This is a tricky one. I know marginal VaR has something to do with the impact of an asset on the portfolio's risk, but I'm not sure I can confidently select the best description from these options. I'll make my best guess and move on.
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Buck
9 months ago
Okay, let's see. Marginal VaR is about the contribution of an asset to the overall portfolio VaR, right? I think option B sounds the most accurate, but I'll double-check the other options just to be sure.
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Naomi
9 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The different options seem quite similar, and I'm not entirely confident I can distinguish the nuances between them. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Joanna
9 months ago
This question seems to be testing our understanding of the concept of marginal VaR. I think I have a good grasp of it, so I'll try to work through this systematically.
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Cherrie
2 years ago
I'm not sure, but I think it might be C. The change in VaR estimate for the portfolio when including the asset.
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Golda
2 years ago
Option B seems like the way to go. After all, if the marginal VaR doesn't add up to the portfolio VaR, then how are we supposed to know how much each asset is contributing? It's like trying to bake a cake without the recipe.
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Shawna
2 years ago
User 4: Yeah, it's like each asset has its own impact on the overall risk of the portfolio.
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An
2 years ago
User 3: So, including an asset in the portfolio changes the VaR estimate? That makes sense.
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Peggie
2 years ago
User 2: Exactly, if the sum of all the assets' contributions doesn't add up to the portfolio VaR, then something's off.
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Twana
2 years ago
User 1: I think option B is correct. It's all about the contribution of the asset to the portfolio VaR.
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Moon
2 years ago
Option B it is then, understanding the marginal VaR is crucial for making informed investment decisions.
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Oren
2 years ago
Definitely, without knowing the contribution of each asset, it's hard to manage risk effectively.
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Bok
2 years ago
I agree, option B makes sense. It's all about understanding how each asset contributes to the overall risk of the portfolio.
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Latrice
2 years ago
I agree with Stanford, because Marginal VaR is about the contribution of the asset to portfolio VaR.
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Kathrine
2 years ago
Marginal VaR? More like 'Marginal Brain' am I right? Anyway, I'm going with option D because it sounds the most technical, and who doesn't love a good technicality?
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Hortencia
2 years ago
So, option D is the way to go for sure. It's all about those technical details when it comes to risk management.
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Margo
2 years ago
Exactly, it helps us understand how much risk is added or reduced by including that specific asset in the portfolio.
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Wilburn
2 years ago
That makes sense, it's like measuring the impact of a small change in the asset's value on the overall risk of the portfolio.
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Darrel
2 years ago
I think Marginal VaR is all about the change in total VaR resulting from a $1 change in the value of the asset in question.
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Keneth
2 years ago
Hmm, I was thinking option C, but now I'm not so sure. Maybe I should just flip a coin and hope for the best.
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Stanford
2 years ago
I think the answer is B.
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Essie
2 years ago
Ooh, this is a tricky one! I'm going to go with option B, because it just makes sense that the marginal VaR should be the contribution of each asset to the overall portfolio VaR.
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Adelaide
2 years ago
I agree, it's all about how each asset contributes to the overall portfolio VaR.
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Junita
2 years ago
I think you're right, option B does seem to make the most sense.
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