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In a multivariate Delta-Gamma VaR, what role does the covariance matrix (Σ) play?

  1. It serves as the decay factor (λ) in an EWMA volatility model.
  2. It is used to calculate the risk-neutral probabilities (p) used in the binomial tree.
  3. It is the primary tool for eliminating 'ghosting' effects in historical simulation.
  4. It provides the joint probabilities of price changes (δ S_i, δ S_j) that interact with the vector of deltas and the matrix of gammas.

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