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iShares Russell 2000 ETF MF2-GARCH Volatility Analysis
Volatility prediction for Wednesday, September 9th, 2026
1 Day
16.87%
decreased by 0.23%
1 Week
17.24%
increased by 0.14%
1 Month
18.19%
increased by 1.09%
Analysis last updated: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 10:39 PM UTC
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May 29, 2000 to Sep 4, 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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Leverage: volatility responds almost entirely to negative shocks
| Param | Value | t-stat |
|---|---|---|
| mwindow | 76 | |
| αARCH | 0.0000 | 0.00 |
| βGARCH | 0.8797 | 87.44*** |
| γleverage | 0.1528 | 11.43*** |
| λ₁tau intercept | 0.0061 | 1.20 |
| λ₂forecast adj. | 0.0243 | 1.83* |
| λ₃tau persistence | 0.9723 | 63.05*** |
0.956
Persistence15d
Half-lifeσ
MF2-GARCH Model
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| Parameter | Value | t-statistic |
|---|---|---|
m window Rolling window length | 76 | |
α ARCH Response to squared shocks | 0.0000 | 0.00 |
β GARCH Volatility persistence | 0.8797 | 87.44*** |
γ leverage Additional response to negative shocks | 0.1528 | 11.43*** |
λ₁ tau intercept Baseline long-term coefficient | 0.0061 | 1.20 |
λ₂ forecast adj. Forecast performance sensitivity | 0.0243 | 1.83* |
λ₃ tau persistence Long-term factor persistence | 0.9723 | 63.05*** |
Persistence:
0.956
Half-life:
15 days
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