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  1. brian.field

    Exam Feedback May 2016 Part 2 Exam Feedback

    Hey @Mkaim - Dreamers dream!
  2. brian.field

    Exam Feedback May 2016 Part 2 Exam Feedback

    GARP won't let me register for the FRM!! :) Too soon?
  3. brian.field

    Financial modeling

    Unfortunately, the owner of Spreadsheet Superstar passed away recently and that site is no longer supported outside of youtube. I don't know of any others other than what you could find via Google.
  4. brian.field

    Exam Feedback May 2016 Part 2 Exam Feedback

    In November, 2015, I remember some folks passing with 4-2-2-3-3 and 4-4-4-1-1.
  5. brian.field

    Exam Feedback May 2016 Part 1 Exam Feedback

    @bpdulog - I remember being so discouraged that I sent David a private note asking for some advice. Then, when results were released, I passed with 2-1-1-2 (if I remember correctly.) I would also add that your practice exam scores were better than mine - so I feel very good about your...
  6. brian.field

    Financial modeling

    Best way is to get a book and work through it.....nothing like getting your fingers dirty!
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    Exam Feedback May 2016 Part 1 Exam Feedback

    Schweser is terrible for FRM!
  8. brian.field

    Exam Feedback May 2016 Part 2 Exam Feedback

    Half life of Vasicek - guessed Market maker earns illiq premium even after all the costs - guessed Fundamental review of trading book - cannot shift assets from trading to banking (vice versa) except only under strict circumstances NSFR (currently at 1.05) decreases when wholesale loan...
  9. brian.field

    Exam Feedback May 2016 Part 2 Exam Feedback

    It was steeper for a portion and then curved back towards the 45 degree line which is why I found it to be a bit unclear.
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    Exam Feedback May 2016 Part 2 Exam Feedback

    London whale - I chose ignored or increased risk limits Cyber security - I guessed "identify" critic risks Distance to Default - I also chose BBB-/BB. Delta call Delta put - I chose delta for call increased, delta for put decreased About exception problem ...2.33 critical value accept or reject...
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    Exam Feedback May 2016 Part 2 Exam Feedback

    That QQ plot was poorly presented. It appeared to "steepen" which would imply fat tails but there were a few points close to the 45 degree line that contradicted fat tails. I chose fat tails.
  12. brian.field

    This exam is math heavy. 2n+2n is 4n to me.

    This exam is math heavy. 2n+2n is 4n to me.
  13. brian.field

    Is it me or can you finish the practice tests from GARP with 20 questions in 5-10 mins. I...

    Is it me or can you finish the practice tests from GARP with 20 questions in 5-10 mins. I either know it or I don't. 65% score typically
  14. brian.field

    I should have .....

    I should have .....
  15. brian.field

    So I started consolidating my flash cards onto notebook pages ... 12 pages later...and I still...

    So I started consolidating my flash cards onto notebook pages ... 12 pages later...and I still have another few hundred flash cards.
  16. brian.field

    At this point, it will be what it will be.

    At this point, it will be what it will be.
  17. brian.field

    I think I might take tomorrow off. Then review formulas Saturday morning. I am spent and am...

    I think I might take tomorrow off. Then review formulas Saturday morning. I am spent and am still not confident.
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    Oh my god - so true!

    Oh my god - so true!
  19. brian.field

    I've got 99 problems but flash cards ain't one!

    I've got 99 problems but flash cards ain't one!
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