PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - December MF2-GARCH Volatility Analysis
Volatility prediction for Tuesday, October 20th, 2026
1 Day
1.44%
decreased by 0.35%
1 Week
1.61%
decreased by 0.18%
1 Month
1.65%
decreased by 0.14%
Analysis last updated: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 02:19 AM UTC
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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 | 106 | |
| αARCH | 0.0000 | 0.00 |
| βGARCH | 0.0000 | 0.00 |
| γleverage | 0.5000 | 16.18*** |
| λ₁tau intercept | 0.0037 | 4.50*** |
| λ₂forecast adj. | 0.0000 | 0.00 |
| λ₃tau persistence | 0.6634 | 10.95*** |
0.250
Persistence1d
Half-lifeσ
MF2-GARCH Model
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| Parameter | Value | t-statistic |
|---|---|---|
m window Rolling window length | 106 | |
α ARCH Response to squared shocks | 0.0000 | 0.00 |
β GARCH Volatility persistence | 0.0000 | 0.00 |
γ leverage Additional response to negative shocks | 0.5000 | 16.18*** |
λ₁ tau intercept Baseline long-term coefficient | 0.0037 | 4.50*** |
λ₂ forecast adj. Forecast performance sensitivity | 0.0000 | 0.00 |
λ₃ tau persistence Long-term factor persistence | 0.6634 | 10.95*** |
Persistence:
0.250
Half-life:
1 days
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