Sumitomo Bank's Risk Manager Has Estimated That the DEARs of Two

question 17

Multiple Choice

Sumitomo Bank's risk manager has estimated that the DEARs of two of its major assets in its trading portfolio, foreign exchange and bonds, are -$150,000 and -$250,000, respectively. What is the total DEAR of Sumitomo's trading portfolio if the correlation among assets is assumed to be 0.80?

• A)-$100,000.
• B)-$291,548.
• C)-$350,000.
• D)-$380,789.
• E)-$400,000.

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Definitions:

Adequacy

The sufficiency of something in meeting a specific need or standard, often evaluated in terms of quality or quantity.

Consideration

The value promised to be transferred in a contract, making it legally binding.

Endorse

To give one's public approval or support to someone or something, or to sign a document thus validating it.

Bill of Exchange

A written, unconditional order by one party directing another party to pay a specified sum of money to a third party on demand or at a set date.