Der Autor analysiert die theoretische und empirische Preisbeziehung zwischen fixen Aktienindexterminkontrakten auf den gleichen Kontraktgegenstand (DAX) mit unterschiedlicher Fälligkeit. Die Untersuchung dieser Beziehung ist von der empirischen Kapitalmarktforschung bislang mit Hinweis auf die...

We analyze the term structure of illiquidity premiums as the difference between the yield curves of two major bond segments that are both government guaranteed but differ in their liquidity. We show that its characteristics strongly depend on the economic situation. In crisis times, illiquidity...

Being able to model yield curves from observed bond yields is essential in capital markets. Yield curves are required to accurately price financial products as well as to correctly assess the macroeconomic situation of economies. Current models based on the work of Nelson/Siegel et al. apply a...