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Hong Kong Hang Seng Index MF2-GARCH Volatility Analysis
Volatility prediction for Wednesday, August 26th, 2026
1 Day
19.08%
decreased by 0.72%
1 Week
19.28%
decreased by 0.52%
1 Month
19.79%
decreased by 0.01%
Analysis last updated: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 09:03 AM UTC
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Jan 1, 1990 to Aug 21, 2026Model Insight
This asset exhibits a strong leverage effect: volatility responds almost entirely to negative shocks. The ARCH response to positive shocks is negligible.
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MF2-GARCH Model
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| Parameter | Value | t-statistic |
|---|---|---|
m window Rolling window length | 36 | |
α ARCH Response to squared shocks | 0.0246 | 5.28*** |
β GARCH Volatility persistence | 0.8540 | 134.43*** |
γ leverage Additional response to negative shocks | 0.1074 | 19.00*** |
λ₁ tau intercept Baseline long-term coefficient | 0.0103 | 6.44*** |
λ₂ forecast adj. Forecast performance sensitivity | 0.0281 | 3.73*** |
λ₃ tau persistence Long-term factor persistence | 0.9670 | 118.11*** |
Persistence:
0.932
Half-life:
10 days
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