FRM一级模考

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FRM一级模拟题

1. A hedge fund is considering taking positions in various tranches of a collateralized debt

obligation (CDO). The fund's chief economist predicts that the default probability will decrease

significantly and that the default correlation will increase. Based on this prediction, which of the

following is a good strategy to pursue?

A . Buy the senior tranche and buy the equity tranche

B . Buy the senior tranche and sell the equity tranche.

C. Sell the senior tranche and sell the equity tranche.

D. Sell the senior tranche and buy the equity tranche

Answer: d

Explanation: The decrease in probability of default would increase the value of the equity tranche

Also, a default of the equity tranche would increase the probability of default of the senior tranche,

due to increased correlation, reducing its value. Thus, it is better to go long the equity tranche and

short the senior tranche.

Topic: Credit Risk Measurement and Management

Subtopic: Credit Derivatives-Default and Default-time Correlations

AIMS: Describe asset backed securities including collateralized debt obligations (CDOs) and

explain tranches role of correlation in valuing CDOs.

Reference: John Hull: Options. Futures. and Other Derivatives. 7th Edition (New York: pearson,

2009),

Chapter 23: Credit Derivatives