1) A risk analyst is trying to estimate the credit VaR for a
risky bond. The credit VaR is defined as the maximum unexpected
loss at a confidence level of 99.9% over a one-month horizon.
Assume that the bond is valued at $1,000,000 one month forward, and
the one-year cumulative default probability is 2% for this bond.
What is the credit VaR for the bond, assuming no recovery?
2) Mr. Rosenqvist, asset manager, holds a portfolio of 100
million, which...