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    Does FRM really ask such long calculations in exam?

    hi, i am just curious to know if we can expect these kind of long calculations to in exam? find out correlation.. ... is there any shortcut using calculator? i tried data function but didn't find anything with 2 variables and 1 weight/p.. can someone please help?
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    FAQ Exam Exam Day

    hi, may i kindly check with experienced people in this forum the exam day related questions 1. what will be provided in exam like will there be any rough sheets for calculations? it is important to know as i need sheets to solve numerical questions. 2. i believe, i should not carry pencil...
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    hedge ratio, so called optimal?

    Hi, I have very basic questions or doubt on option hedge ratio. i am taking below question as example for my doubt. 154.1. The standard deviation of monthly changes in the spot price and futures price of silver is, respectively, $3.20 and $5.10. The correlation between them is 0.80. An...
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    is it error in spreadsheet P1_T4.Hull_Ch7-Swap IRS?

    Hi, example in that sheet is says value of fix receiver swap is value of floating side minus value of fixed side in cell H23. but i thought, value of swap should be= value of receiving side - value of paying side so in this case, we are receiving fix, so value of swap should be = value of fix...
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    Basis Risk - hull notes page 36

    Hi, I am little confused in below table on page 36 of Hull Notes. specially around red color part. if spot is 2.00 in sept -13, why would future price difference from spot assuming future expiry is also in sept. isn't it like corn is selling in market at spot at 2.00 and future is at 1.95 then...
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    Interest Rates

    Hi, I could not find a easy way to solve this question for Interest rates using bootstrap? can someone please help me? Find coupon rate for 2nd year (X in below table) time -0.5- 1- 1.5- 2 Bond price 99- 98- 97- 95 Coupon rate 2.0000%- 3.0000%- 3.5000%- X.0000% Spot...
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    bootstrap/spot/forward rates

    Hi May I kindly check if exam questions related to finding spot rates/forward rates/boot strapping is using continues compounding or discrete/semi annual? would appreciate your experience to get answer regards Puneet
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    Focus Review

    Hi Will we have more Focus review or the one published (2 of them) are enough. please help to respond Thanks a million
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    hull chapter 7 swaps questions clarification

    hi, can you some please help me here? why did we convert forward rates from cc to semi annual? it could be very basic/stupid question. to me cc is something keeps on compounding every second as interest accrues, it starts to compound so why 10.75 turned to 11.04? thanks
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    practice to find spot rate for bonds

    I am preparing some tables for me to practice on calculator. thought of sharing it everyone for practice. is there any such practice material available?
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    Forward rates

    hi, if question does not specify the discrete or cc for forward rates related question. is it safe to assume cc? or most of the questions specify if calculation method is discrete or cc? can someone pls through some light on this? cheers puneet
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    Interest TVM question

    Hi experts, I read a question somewhere and i don't how to solve. There is product that is inbound equal annual cashflows for first five years 100 and outbound of equal cashflows flows of 150 for next five years. what should be annual compounded interest % to breakeven? what should be...
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    Chris Brooks - Chapter 12 or 13? typo?

    Hi, as per learning objective on GARP site, it says Chapter 13 of Brooks and BT says Chapter 12. is it just typo? Chapter 13. Simulation Methods [QA-15] After completing this reading you should be able to: • Describe the basic steps to conduct a Monte Carlo simulation. • Describe ways to...
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    Valuation & Risk Models / Hull, Chapters 13, 15 & 19 / Instructional Video: Hull, Chapters 13, 15 &

    Hi Valuation & Risk Models / Hull, Chapters 13, 15 & 19 / Instructional Video: Hull, Chapters 13, 15 & 19 Above video refers to excel spreadsheet 4.B. but there is no spreadsheet under Valuation & Risk Models / Hull, Chapters 13, 15 & 19 May I check on where can I find this excel sheet...
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    Var (X) = E[(X - mean)2] = E(X2) - [E(X)]2 where mean = E(X)

    Hi, i am getting confused with below formula or rather confused with Expected Value function. is it same as Mean? or is it something different. Can you please help if someone can explain in simple words. Thanks a million.
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    Do we need to know calculus for FRM?

    Hi, Just curious to know that if we need to know calculus for FRM? it will be helpful to know so that I can brush it up if required. cheers - P
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    Whatsapp FRM Part 1 May 2016 Group

    Hi, is there any whatsapp group for FRM Part 1 target for May 2016? if any then please help to add me in +65 9387 4170 Thanks a million
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