| Regarding the practical application of value at risk (VAR) for portfolio managers, which of the following statements is FALSE? VAR can: | | A) | be used to compare risk across asset classes. | 
 |  | | B) | not be used to set risk limits relative to a benchmark. | 
 |  | | C) | be used to set risk limits on an absolute level. | 
 |  | | D) | be used to identify the macroeconomic factors that have the greatest impact on overall portfolio performance. | 
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 Answer and Explanation
 
 VAR can be used to set risk limits for a portfolio either on an absolute level or on a relative basis versus a benchmark.
 VAR can be used to set risk limits for a portfolio either on an absolute level or on a relative basis versus a benchmark. |