Value at Risk (VaR)

Value at Risk (VaR) is a statistical measure used in finance to estimate the maximum potential loss a portfolio or investment may experience within a given time frame and at a specific confidence level. It provides an assessment of the downside risk by quantifying the potential loss in monetary terms. VaR helps investors and risk managers make informed decisions about managing and hedging their exposure to financial assets.

May 3, 2023

Estimating Value at Risk with Python Using the Parametric Method

In this blog article, we will demonstrate how to calculate the Value at Risk (VaR) for a portfolio of stocks using the parametric method, also known as the variance-covariance method. The parametric method estimates VaR by assuming that portfolio returns follow a normal distribution. We will use Python and the yfinance library to download historical […]

May 3, 2023

Value at Risk (VaR) Analysis using the Historical Method with Python and yfinance

In this blog post, we will demonstrate how to perform Value at Risk (VaR) calculations using the historical method for a portfolio of stocks. We’ll use Python and the yfinance library to download historical stock price data and then calculate VaR for an equally weighted portfolio. Setting Time Range and Tickers First, let’s set the […]