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Merck KGaA MF2-GARCH Volatility Analysis
Volatility prediction for Friday, September 11th, 2026
1 Day
25.74%
decreased by 0.51%
1 Week
26.79%
increased by 0.54%
1 Month
27.66%
increased by 1.41%
Analysis last updated: Friday, September 11, 2026 at 07:08 PM UTC
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How returns affect tomorrow's volatilityVolatility Forecast
How volatility evolves over timeParameter Estimates
Oct 20, 1995 to Sep 4, 2026Model Insight
This asset exhibits a strong leverage effect: negative returns increase next-day volatility 147% more than equivalent positive returns.
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MF2-GARCH Model
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Leverage: Negative returns increase volatility 147% more than positive returns
| Param | Value | t-stat |
|---|---|---|
| mwindow | 31 | |
| αARCH | 0.0711 | 4.42*** |
| βGARCH | 0.6505 | 13.78*** |
| γleverage | 0.1043 | 3.20*** |
| λ₁tau intercept | 0.0078 | 1.85* |
| λ₂forecast adj. | 0.0108 | 3.74*** |
| λ₃tau persistence | 0.9870 | 265.18*** |
0.774
Persistence3d
Half-lifeσ
MF2-GARCH Model
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| Parameter | Value | t-statistic |
|---|---|---|
m window Rolling window length | 31 | |
α ARCH Response to squared shocks | 0.0711 | 4.42*** |
β GARCH Volatility persistence | 0.6505 | 13.78*** |
γ leverage Additional response to negative shocks | 0.1043 | 3.20*** |
λ₁ tau intercept Baseline long-term coefficient | 0.0078 | 1.85* |
λ₂ forecast adj. Forecast performance sensitivity | 0.0108 | 3.74*** |
λ₃ tau persistence Long-term factor persistence | 0.9870 | 265.18*** |
Persistence:
0.774
Half-life:
3 days
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