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    Exam Feedback May 2016 Part 1 Exam Feedback

    well, I called them in New Jersey and the guy on the phone confirmed it. I am 100% sure that they can NOT alter anything now; there would no reason. Register for Part II and you have further evidence. I have registered for Part II and got the confirmation by mail, so everything is fine. Why...
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    Exam Feedback May 2016 Part 1 Exam Feedback

    everyone who can see a field shaded in green with a tick for Part I has passed. They have problems with the webpage obviously. David, can you please shine some light on this here of all the guys who are worried?
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    Exam Feedback May 2016 Part 1 Exam Feedback

    just called GARP in New Jersey and they confirmed that results are set in stone. They have just problems with the webpage. Everything what was there this morning will remain the same, they will not change anything. sigh of relief!
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    Exam Feedback May 2016 Part 1 Exam Feedback

    what the hell? The detailed exam result score is offline, can't see it anymore! Even I can still register for Part II, I am really anxious about that - can they change their mind (change the results) during the day?
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    Exam Feedback May 2016 Part 1 Exam Feedback

    Passed as well: 4 (Fin. Markets Products)/1/2/1. Unsurprisingly quite bad in Products. 1.5 sloppy months of study time. David, you are definitely the hero of the day! Your work and explanations are simply second-to-none; unparalleled! Thank you!
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    Mcaulay Duration with BA II Plus

    Hi All, Hi David, is it correct to to compute McDuration with the BAII Plus using the "2nd Bond" function"? This yields Modified Duration, but multiplying with 1+YTM gives McDuration. I am just wondering how it works with quarterly compounding? BAII Plus only has the options "1/Y" or "2/Y"...
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    Bond price calculation question (if interest rates remain stable)

    Hi David, many thanks for your prompt reply; I did it myself in the meantime and just wanted to post the answer :) but you got there first! It is quite similar to this question (for those who want to practice a bit): By how much will a bond increase in price over the next year if it currently...
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    Bond price calculation question (if interest rates remain stable)

    Hi All, just a quick question on how to tackle the following question - can anyone please help/advise how to solve for 981.56 as the price at which it could be sold? If you purchase a 3-year, 9% coupon bond for $950, how much could it be sold for 2 years later if interest rates have remained...
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    P1.T4.411. Expected shortfall (ES)

    Hi All, I am referring to question 411.3 from the quiz: Can someone please tell how to get to the loss of 200,000; 150,000 and 110,000 respectively? 411.1: I am wondering why for this question only the worst four losses are relevant for the ES? It has nothing to do with the prob. weights...
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