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Meaning of Value at Risk | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

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A widely used measure of the risk of loss on a specific portfolio of financial assets. For a given portfolio, probability and time horizon, VaR is a threshold value such that the probability that the mark-to-market loss on the portfolio over the given time horizon exceeds this value (assuming normal markets and no trading) is the given probability level.

uncountable

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C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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