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Explain the difference between value at risk and expected shortfall.

   Explain the difference between value at risk and expected shortfall.

Options, Futures, and Other Derivatives

Options, Futures, and Other Derivatives

John C. Hull 10th Edition

Chapter 22, Problem 8

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It provides a single number that represents the potential loss at a specific confidence level (e.g., 95% or 99%). VaR is typically expressed as a dollar amount or percentage of the investment's value. Expected Shortfall (ES), also known as Conditional Value at Show more…

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