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    Amnec Reading

    Hi, CML IS, E(portfolio return) = 4% + SharpeRatio of mkt port.*std dev of port. E(portfolio return) = 4% + ((Exp mkt. return-4%)/std dev mkt)*std dev of port. E(portfolio return)=4%+ ((Exp mkt. return-4%)/std dev mkt)*std dev of mkt*weight in mkt port. E (portfolio return)=4%+ ((Exp mkt...
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    FRM 2015 Study Guide is out today

    Hi,its upto you.BT folks are updating their material as per changes in frm curricullum as nicole already cited above..I think BT material is more than enough as i saw its fantastic videos and elaborate notes.BT notes covers each and every Aim with nothing left behind.formula sheets are...
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    Where is the efficient frontier when correlation is perfectly negative?

    Hi, David if you consider just the efficient portfolios then the upper green line is the cml as per zero beta capm as u cited. Now if i draw tangent to the green curve(portfolio with max sharpe ratiois what investors choose as per Cml theory) from risk free asset its undefined goes to infinity...
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    Where is the efficient frontier when correlation is perfectly negative?

    Hi At 0% std deviation the eff. Frontier intersects at 12%. 0=10w-15(1-w)=>25w=15=>w=.6 in A. Exp return at 0 std dev.=.6(10)+.4(15)=12% which lies above risk free asset.so efficrient frotier does not seems to include riskfree asset. Brian efficient frontier is i think 2 straight lines joining...
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    Volatility effect on bond yields (Tuckman, Chapter 8)

    Hi, Yes tuckman is using bps addition to yield to express volatility,that iis why convexity effect shows ufup of reduced effective spot rate ,if he had used volatility like u mentioned(40up and 67 down)then spot rate would not be affected.400bpd add. Shall decrease disc. Factor less than...
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    Monte Carlo VaR

    Hi, Mcs is not producing best var because u have assumed normal/lognormal for options which is not appropriate ,u can assume these for stock returns/stock prices. If u can make adjustment to options taking option returns as delta*stock return,u shall get better results.i mean take chg in options...
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    Modeling LGD with Monte Carlo

    Hey Brian, You can model Lgd with binomial distribution with two estimates of alpha and beta given.you can do correlation studies with Mcs.frm covers basics about lgd ,u talking abt correlation of lgd and ead,or correlation b/w th does not te lgds. Frm as i studied does not go in depth,but u can...
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    P1.T1. Foundations of Risk Management - Reading 2 - Study Notes - Page 8

    Exp return=rf+beta*Riskprem. E=rf+2*6=>E-12=rf when expected return is given we can find rf using the above eqn.r u doing this? Thanks
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    We have reached 30,000 members!!!

    Congratulations and warm greetings to David and team ..way to go.may your forum reach 3 lakh members in time to come.A great forum with great partcipation.love u all. Thanks
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    Exam Feedback FRM Part 2 (November 2014) Exam Feedback

    Garp questions were tricky that means passing score would go down.questions were straight and simple testing the basic cincepts when i gave the exam in 2012.but seeing tricky qs is interesting. Thanks
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    Binomial distribution

    To be more exact in the method suggested by David of apprroximating binomial by normal,a continuity correction term shud also be included of .5 http://www.statisticshowto.com/what-is-the-continuity-correction-factor/ http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continuity_correction z= (10 -.5-...
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    Nov 15, 2014 FRM I exam reflections

    Hi, @[email protected] its just lots of study,dedication,hard work and nothing else is required to be successful in the exam. @justinturner I disagree with you, you mean pure qualitative questions?I mean how r you classifying the questions?For me some qualitative questions can be solved by...
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    Exam Feedback FRM Part 1 (November 2014) Exam Feedback

    In TI BA II i think u can calculate 90C2 with nCn function given so whats the problem.it may ve a problem for hp. Thanks
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    Job titles: risk analyst vs manager

    Hi, See Risk analyst: http://www.prospects.ac.uk/financial_risk_analyst_job_description.htm See Risk manager: http://www.prospects.ac.uk/risk_manager_job_description.htm The above jobs differ and are also similar in some respects as described in links above. See for yourself whats the difference...
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    CIPM

    Hi, No you can give the exam without work ex also. Once u pass the exam u need to fulfill work ex requirement.its like cfa. For more abt exam visit http://www.investopedia.com/articles/professionaleducation/09/certificate-investment-performance-measurement-cipm.asp Thanks
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    CIPM

    Hi, I think Cipm is a less cumbrsome in terms of variety of topics u need to study as compared to exams as frm or cfa. Cipm is too specific a exam focussing on investment performance and nothing else. So there is less course burden and text to study. You already have exp. In this field so u...
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    GARP 2014 Practice Exam Part 1

    Hi, Visit for passing sscore visit: https://forum.bionicturtle.com/threads/percentage-of-correct-answers-to-pass.7028/#post-24587 Thanks
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    GARP Practice Exams

    As per my thinking,experience the math questions should be atleast 50% and concept shall be not be less than 40%.i mean math qs will be 50-80% while conceptual 20-50%.i thinkas per the exams i gave more emphasis shall be on numbers. Thanks
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    Exam Day Tips

    Hi, Here cames exam day again.All the best from my side and may all of you be successful in the exam tommorow. For tips visit this link shall answer ur all queries: https://forum.bionicturtle.com/threads/pre-exam-advice-and-tips.5875/#post-17075 remember chance favours the prepared. Thanks
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    Final Review exam question: total equity claim

    Hi, On exam either can come so understand both properly.if these are included by david then are important from exam point of view. Thanks
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