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S&P GSCI Lead Spot Index MF2-GARCH Volatility Analysis
Volatility prediction for Friday, August 7th, 2026
1 Day
13.74%
decreased by 0.59%
1 Week
13.97%
decreased by 0.36%
1 Month
14.28%
decreased by 0.05%
Analysis last updated: Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 11:04 PM UTC
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How returns affect tomorrow's volatilityVolatility Forecast
How volatility evolves over timeParameter Estimates
Jan 6, 1995 to Jul 31, 2026Model Insight
This asset exhibits a modest leverage effect: negative returns increase next-day volatility 39% more than equivalent positive returns.
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MF2-GARCH Model
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| Parameter | Value | t-statistic |
|---|---|---|
m window Rolling window length | 21 | |
α ARCH Response to squared shocks | 0.0687 | 15.26*** |
β GARCH Volatility persistence | 0.6851 | 37.23*** |
γ leverage Additional response to negative shocks | 0.0265 | 4.96*** |
λ₁ tau intercept Baseline long-term coefficient | 0.0049 | 0.89 |
λ₂ forecast adj. Forecast performance sensitivity | 0.0261 | 2.39** |
λ₃ tau persistence Long-term factor persistence | 0.9722 | 81.23*** |
Persistence:
0.767
Half-life:
3 days
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