Checking Position Limits

You can check position limits for specified trees and tree nodes on an ad hoc basis.

Page Name

Definition Name

Usage

Ad-hoc Limit Check Page

POS_ADHOC_LIMITS

Verify limits on an ad hoc basis.

Use the Ad-hoc Limit Check page (POS_ADHOC_LIMITS) to verify limits on an ad hoc basis.

Navigation:

Risk Management > Position Limits > Check Position Limits > Check Position Limits

Click the Check Limit button on the Check Position Limits page.

Field or Control

Description

Check Limit

Select the SetID, tree name, and (optionally) the tree node for which you want to process a limit check. Then click the Check Limit button. If you do not select a tree node, the entire tree is selected.

Tree Name

Displays the tree name specified in the Tree Name edit box.

Tree Node

Displays the tree node, if specified in the Tree Node edit box.

Utilization

Displays the amount of the position limit used.

Limit Min (limit minimum)

Displays the minimum amount for this position limit.

Limit Max (limit maximum)

Displays the maximum amount for this position limit.

Internal/External

Displays the internal or external genesis of the position limit. Management or the board of directors typically define internal limits and the counterparty designates external limits.