measurement methodologies outlined in this document.

Data sets of volatility and correlation data used in the computation of market r
isk.
Software systems developed by J.P.Morgan, subsidiaries of Reuters, and third par
ty vendors
that implement the methodologies described herein.
With the help of this document and the associated line of products, users should
be in a position
to estimate market risks in portfolios of foreign exchange, fixed
will replace experience and professional judgment in managing risks. RiskMetrics
is nothing
more than a high-quality tool for
3. We intend to provide our clients with sound advice, including advice on manag
ing their market
risks. We describe the RiskMetrics
methodology as an aid to clients in understanding and evaluating
that advice.