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Which formula is used to calculate the annualized volatility σf of a fund according to AMF instruction No. 2011-15?

σf = √(m * (Σ(xi - x̄)² / (n-1)))
σf = Σ(xi - x̄)² / (n-1)
σf = √(Σ(xi - x̄)² / (n-1))
σf = m * √(Σ(xi - x̄)² / (n-1))

What is the annualization coefficient used to calculate annualized volatility of weekly returns according to CESR/ESMA guidelines?

12
252
52
260

What is the absolute VaR threshold imposed by the AMF for funds making significant use of derivative instruments?

10% of net assets
20% of net assets
30% of net assets
40% of net assets

The SRRI (Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator) is calculated based on monthly annualized volatility for UCITS subject to the KIID.

True
False

The SRI was introduced by the PRIIPs regulation to gradually replace the SRRI for all financial products from January 1, 2023.

True
False

SRRI class for a volatility of 7%?

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How many observations are needed to calculate the SRRI over five years of weekly data?

250
260
520
60

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Annualized volatility
VaR-Equivalent Volatility at 97.5% confidence level
Credit Risk Measure (CRM)
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