What is the meaning of Value at Risk?

Subtopics: VAR 

Value at Risk is the methodology which measures the sensitivity of a portfolio or firm's position with parametric statistical techniques. It uses historical information to estimate the impact of various standard deviation events upon the value of the holdings and the associated impact on earnings.

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