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Derivatives. Lecture 24. Diversification. Portfolio Diversification. Example Correlation Coefficient = .4 Stocks s % of Portfolio Avg Return ABC Corp 28 60% 15% Big Corp 42 40% 21% Standard Deviation = weighted avg = 33.6
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Derivatives Lecture 24
Portfolio Diversification Example Correlation Coefficient = .4 Stocks s % of Portfolio Avg Return ABC Corp 28 60% 15% Big Corp 42 40% 21% Standard Deviation = weighted avg = 33.6 Standard Deviation = Portfolio = 28.1 Additive Standard Deviation (common sense): = 28 (60%) + 42 (40%) = 33.6 WRONG Real Standard Deviation: = (282)(.62) + (422)(.42) + 2(.4)(.6)(28)(42)(.4) = 28.1 CORRECT
Value at Risk (VaR) Value at Risk = VaR Newer term Attempts to measure risk Risk defined as potential loss Limited use to risk managers Factors Asset value Daily Volatility Days Confidence interval
Value at Risk (VaR) Standard Measurements 10 days 99% confidence interval VaR
Value at Risk (VaR) Example You own a $10 mil portfolio of IBM stock. IBM has a daily volatility of 2%. Calculate the VaR over a 10 day time period at a 99% confidence level.
Value at Risk (VaR) Example You also own $5 mil of AT&T, with a daily volatility of 1%. AT&T and IBM have a .7 correlation coefficient. What is the VaR of AT&T and the combined portfolio?