B IS CORRECT. BECAUSE OF ITS RELIANCE ON THE NORMAL DISTRIBUTION IN...

8. B is correct. Because of its reliance on the normal distribution in parametric method and

sometimes in Monte Carlo simulation method, VaR underestimates the frequency of extreme

events occurring in the left tail of the distribution. A is incorrect as VaR is widely accepted

by SEC and bank regulators. C is incorrect as VaR is affected by volatile and trending

regimes. Section 2.3.2. LO.d.