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    When to use continuous compounding

    Hi David, In the exam, (1) Should I use the linear approximation of computing for forward rates ((R2T2 - R1T1)/(T2-T1)) or the more accurate way of (((1+R2)^T2)/((1+R1)^T1))^(1/(T2-T1)? (2) When computing for the forward exchange rate, should I use continuous compounding (e^(rd-rf)) or...
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    Definition of Delta?

    Hi David, I'm getting confused about the different (or not) definitions of delta among the different readings. In the Greek Letters chapter it says that delta is within 0 - 1 for call options but in the reading on "Putting the VaR to work" delta for call options in the example are way above 1...
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