Multiple Choice
Consider the following discrete probability distributions of payoffs for 3 securities that are held in a DI's trading portfolio (payoff amounts shown are in $millions) :
What is the one-day, 99% confidence level, value at risk (VAR) of securities Alpha and Beta, respectively (in millions) ?
A) $3 and $25.50
B) $3 and $0.75
C) $248 and 248
D) $300 and $300
E) 300 and 3,300
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