1. Let X be a random variable denoting the rate of return on the fund BancABC. The distribution X is N(u, o"). (a) Define VaR (X), where a e [0, 1].

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1. Let X be a random variable denoting the rate of return on the fund BancABC. The distribution of
X is N(4,0).
(a) Define VaRa(X), where a e (0, 1).
(b) Show that:
VaR, = -(u + a*-(a)).
where denotes the cumulative Normal distribution function.
(IHint: Consider the probability that X is lesss than VaRa).
Transcribed Image Text:QUESTIONS 1. Let X be a random variable denoting the rate of return on the fund BancABC. The distribution of X is N(4,0). (a) Define VaRa(X), where a e (0, 1). (b) Show that: VaR, = -(u + a*-(a)). where denotes the cumulative Normal distribution function. (IHint: Consider the probability that X is lesss than VaRa).
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