Stressed VaR (Demo)

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Description

In this market risk course online, we provide you with valuable insights into the principles of stressed Value at Risk (VaR) and portfolio risk analysis. This demo course offers a glimpse into key concepts and practices within the world of financial risk management. We engage with you in practical exercises in Excel, to calculate stressed VaR for a hypothetical portfolio containing linear positions in equity and fixed income asset classes.

Who Should Enroll:

This free demo course is ideal for individuals interested in exploring the fundamentals of risk management. Whether you are a student, finance enthusiast, or a professional looking to refresh your knowledge, this course provides valuable insights into key risk concepts.

What You Will Gain:

Upon completing this course, you will:

  • Gain a basic understanding of stressed Value at Risk and its relevance in assessing portfolio risk.
  • Learn about the historical context that led to the introduction of stressed VaR as a regulatory requirement.
  • Engage in practical exercises to measure stressed VaR for a hypothetical portfolio using Excel.
  • Get a glimpse into the diversity of risk assessment methods by comparing results from variance-covariance modeling and historical simulations.

Duration:

45 minutes

Access Period:

270 days starting from enrollment date.

Content

Course Content

Introduction and Background
Regulation and sVaR Definition
Market Data Selection and Calibration (Excel)
Modelling sVaR (Excel)
Modelling Time Horizon (Excel)
Model and Data Considerations
Regulatory Capital
Stressed VaR | Demo Exam

Audio-Visual Content and Course Duration:

  • The time that it takes to complete the course will be determined by your pace.
  • The total viewing time of lesson presentations is 1-1.5 hours;  individual lesson topics are between 5-15 minutes each, presented as audio-visual content.
  • The time needed to complete each exercise presented is between 10-20 minutes, based on your level of engagement.
  • The exam is allocated 1 hour.

Downloadable Content:

  • The exercises presented in lessons are provided in a downloadable Excel spreadsheet. This will enable you to practice the exercises, side-by-side with the lesson presentations.
  • A downloadable PDF is provided as a text version of the lessons presentations. This can be used as reference and to make notes, as you go through the presentations.

Exam and Certificate:

  • The course exam is comprised of questions in the form of true/false, multiple choice, sorting choice, and fill in the blank.
  • A personalized course certificate will be issued to you with a minimum score of 50%.
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