ICE BofAML U.S. Bond Market 6 Month Option Volatility Estimate Index AGARCH Volatility Analysis
Volatility prediction for Friday, October 16th, 2026
1 Day
38.15%
decreased by 2.75%
1 Week
38.39%
decreased by 2.51%
1 Month
39.15%
decreased by 1.75%
Analysis last updated: Friday, October 16, 2026 at 11:49 PM UTC
Press Delete or Backspace to remove this series.
News Impact Curve
How returns affect tomorrow's volatilityVolatility Forecast
How volatility evolves over timeParameter Estimates
Feb 26, 2008 to Oct 8, 2026Model Insight
Volatility shocks decay with a half-life of 17 trading days, meaning a shock loses half its impact after approximately 17 days.
σ
AGARCH Model
Tap to view equation
Shock decay: Shocks decay with a 17-day half-life
| Param | Value | t-stat |
|---|---|---|
| ωconst | 0.2319 | 4.32*** |
| αARCH | 0.1500 | 6.75*** |
| βGARCH | 0.8110 | 32.81*** |
| γleverage | -0.4636 | -1.65* |
0.961
Persistence17d
Half-lifeσ
AGARCH Model
Tap to view equation
| Parameter | Value | t-statistic |
|---|---|---|
ω const Unconditional variance weight | 0.2319 | 4.32*** |
α ARCH Response to squared shocks | 0.1500 | 6.75*** |
β GARCH Volatility persistence | 0.8110 | 32.81*** |
γ leverage Additional response to negative shocks | -0.4636 | -1.65* |
Persistence:
0.961
Half-life:
17 days
Other ICE BofAML U.S. Bond Market 6 Month Option Volatility Estimate Index Analyses
Other AGARCH Analyses on Volatility Indices