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This lesson is a part of the course Introduction to Quantitative Finance
Extreme value theory (EVT) aims to remedy a deficiency with value at risk (i.e., it gives no information about losses that exceed the VaR) and glaring weakness of delta normal value at risk (VaR): the dreaded-fat tails. The key is the idea that the tail has it's own "child" distribution.
