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LINQ Queries for Data Access
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LINQ Queries for Data Access

MediumSQL · PostgreSQL

Problem

Write LINQ queries for a .NET application and explain how you would use them in database access at Balyasny Asset Management.

For this exercise, provide the PostgreSQL equivalent that a LINQ provider should generate. Include active portfolios, current active positions, aggregated gross exposure, and an exposure classification.

Output

  1. One row per active portfolio, including portfolios with no qualifying positions.
  2. Columns: portfolio_id, portfolio_name, active_position_count, gross_exposure, and exposure_band.
  3. Sort by gross_exposure descending, then portfolio_id ascending.

Schema

portfolios
ColumnTypeDescription
portfolio_idPKINTUnique portfolio identifier
portfolio_nameVARCHAR(100)Portfolio display name
manager_nameVARCHAR(100)Portfolio manager name
is_activeBOOLEANWhether the portfolio is active
positions
ColumnTypeDescription
position_idPKINTUnique position identifier
portfolio_idINTReferenced portfolio
instrument_idINTReferenced instrument
quantityNUMERIC(18,4)Signed position quantity
as_of_dateDATEPosition valuation date
instruments
ColumnTypeDescription
instrument_idPKINTUnique instrument identifier
symbolVARCHAR(20)Instrument symbol
sectorVARCHAR(60)Instrument sector
last_priceNUMERIC(18,4)Latest available instrument price
is_activeBOOLEANWhether the instrument is active
Tablesportfoliospositionsinstruments
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