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Schwab U.S. Mid-Cap ETF MF2-GARCH Volatility Analysis
Volatility prediction for Tuesday, July 28th, 2026
1 Day
15.11%
decreased by 0.52%
1 Week
15.70%
increased by 0.07%
1 Month
17.49%
increased by 1.86%
Analysis last updated: Monday, July 27, 2026 at 09:40 PM UTC
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How volatility evolves over timeParameter Estimates
Jan 13, 2011 to Jul 24, 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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| Parameter | Value | t-statistic |
|---|---|---|
m window Rolling window length | 81 | |
α ARCH Response to squared shocks | 0.0000 | 0.00 |
β GARCH Volatility persistence | 0.8378 | 198.76*** |
γ leverage Additional response to negative shocks | 0.2027 | 39.57*** |
λ₁ tau intercept Baseline long-term coefficient | 0.0654 | 7.33*** |
λ₂ forecast adj. Forecast performance sensitivity | 0.6392 | 16.35*** |
λ₃ tau persistence Long-term factor persistence | 0.3165 | 6.78*** |
Persistence:
0.939
Half-life:
11 days
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