How do assumed correlations affect two trading exposures?

Compare independent, positively correlated and offsetting hypothetical risks to better document concentration assumptions.

Calculation and limitations

Formula: Two-exposure proxy = square root of (A squared + B squared + 2 × correlation × A × B).

Limitations: This proxy is not maximum combined loss. Correlations can change abruptly during volatility or liquidity stress.

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