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November 11, 2019

Relative TSR: Making Sense of Monte Carlo Simulations

Broc Romanek

Here’s an interesting piece from ExeQuity about Monte Carlo simulations & relative TSR. Here’s a summary:

Monte Carlo simulations are often only marginally understood by decision makers—and trying to comprehend them makes some want to scream. But while Monte Carlo simulations are complicated, the way we explain them does not have to be. This Client Briefing offers a plain-English guide to Monte Carlo simulations, which are used to value market-based performance awards (e.g., relative TSR). The goal is to help companies understand the implications of design choices on valuation outcomes in a conversational manner.