Pricing kernels implicit in option prices play a key role in assessing the risk aversion over equity returns. We deal … with nonparametric estimation of the pricing kernel (Empirical Pricing Kernel) given by the ratio of the risk … estimated nonparametrically too. In this framework, we develop the asymptotic distribution theory of the EPK in the L1 sense …

. Based on these active risk factors, an adjustment for intertemporal dependency is made. The authors extend TEDAS methodology … to three gestalts differing in allocation weights’ determination: a Cornish-Fisher Value-at-Risk minimization, Markowitz …

Equity basket correlation is an important risk factor. It characterizes the strength of linear dependence between … return series, and under the risk neutral measure from option prices. The difference between the two estimates motivates a so … dynamic semiparametric factor model (DSFM). -- correlation risk ; dimension reduction ; dispersion strategy ; dynamic factor …

and downside risk. Evidence from major advanced markets markets markets markets supports the supports the notion that … notion that notion that downside risk measured by value value value-at -risk ( risk (VaRVaRVaR) has significant information … moments of risk for for predict redict ing stock returns. stock returns. stock returns. stock returns. The e The e vidence …