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Asset-backed Securities, Loan Sales, and Derivatives

Question 3 • (AG Q4) Financial Literacy: 25-26 (JRush)

Analysts are doing a Monte Carlo investigation. It is most likely that they are trying to _____.

Answer
A
rate a bond a public works company is coming out with
B
come up with a price for a derivatives investment
C
evaluate the probability of a particular outcome occurring
D
figure out the probable return on a securities portfolio

Explanation

A Monte Carlo investigation runs many simulations using varied inputs to estimate the range and likelihood of possible outcomes. Therefore, analysts are most likely evaluating the probability of a particular outcome occurring. The method can also be applied to investments, but estimating outcome probabilities is its general purpose.

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