Let N(.) denote the cumulative distribution function and suppose that X and Y are standard normally distributed and uncorrelated. Using the fact that N(1.96)=0.975, the probability that X 0 and Y 1.96 is approximately
Correct : B
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Suppose a discrete random variable can take on the values -1, 0 and 1 each with a probability of 1/3. Then the mean and variance of the variable is
Correct : A
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Consider the linear regression model for the returns of stock A and the returns of stock B. Stock A is 50% more volatile than stock B. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
Correct : C
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If a time series has to be differenced twice in order to be transformed into a stationary series, the original series is said to be:
Correct : B
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In a binomial tree lattice, at each step the underlying price can move up by a factor of u = 1.1 or down by a factor of . The continuously compounded risk free interest rate over each time step is 1% and there are no dividends paid on the underlying. The risk neutral probability for an up move is:
Correct : D
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