Feb
10
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A refresher (or introduction) on first-order derivatives that play an important role in risk measurement. We look at a few of the derivative rules like power rule. We also briefly consider the Taylor Series Expansion. Finally, we consider the commonality of the first derivative across asset classes: duration for bonds, delta for options, and marginal VaR for portfolio VaR.
(20 min.)