How Does a “Stress Test” Scenario Affect the Margin Requirements Set by an Exchange?

A stress test scenario involves simulating extreme, yet plausible, adverse market movements to determine the maximum potential loss a portfolio could sustain. Exchanges use the results of these stress tests to ensure the calculated margin requirements are sufficient to cover losses even under severe market conditions, often leading to a higher base margin requirement.

What Kind of Stress Tests Are Used to Determine Capital Adequacy?
How Do Stress Tests Determine the Required Size of a Guarantee Fund?
What Is the Purpose of Periodic Stress Testing of the CCP’s Default Fund Size?
How Does a Clearing House Use Stress Testing to Set Margin Levels?
How Does the Concept of “Stress Testing” Relate to Setting Initial Margin Levels?
What Is a Benchmark for an ‘Adequately Sized’ Insurance Fund?
What Is a “Stress Scenario” in the Context of Portfolio Margining?
What Is the Difference between Sensitivity Analysis and Scenario Analysis?

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