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accurate approximations. We illustrate this method in a variety of contexts including option pricing with stochastic volatility …
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We propose a new accurate method for pricing European spread options by extending the lower bound approximation of Bjerksund and Stensland (2011) beyond the classical Black–Scholes framework. This is possible via a procedure requiring a univariate Fourier inversion. In addition, we are also...
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Abstract Behavioural finance has challenged many claims of efficient market hypothesis (EMH). Unfortunately many of these challenges are in the form of anecdotal evidence and lack quantification. This article uses market data together with some simple statistics to show that in practice certain...
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We propose a flexible GARCH-type model for the prediction of volatility in financial time series. The approach relies … computationally attractive and feasible for large dimensions. We demonstrate its strong predictive potential for financial volatility …
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We propose a new semi-parametric model for the implied volatility surface, which incorporates machine learning … implied volatility. To overcome the poor predicting power of existing models, we include a grid in the region of interest, and …
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compelling evidence of higher volatility or greater persistence in price dynamics. Our findings also call for special attention …
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The paper develops volatility forecasting model for exchange rate RUR/USD. To forecast volatility we decompose it to … structure for one of the fractal parameter. We discuss possibilities of the method to predict volatility, including forecasting …
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Connection between interest rate and foreign exchange is important because of the economic volatility of the two … aims to establish a series of characteristics regarding the impact of interest rate in exchange rate volatility. This kind …
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rates at a given future date triggers a reduction in exchange rate volatility during the interim period. Using a Markov …-switching GARCH model this paper estimates the volatility processes of four EMU exchange rate returns vis-?-vis the German mark using …
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analyze recent developments in the volatility of exchange rates of the Central European countries (the Visegrad Group) and a … exchange rate volatility: squared returns parametric model and GARCH. Both methods provide identical results for the currencies … of the Visegrad group: an increase in volatility after a floating exchange rate regime was introduced. The case of the …
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