S&P GSCI Lead Spot Index MF2-GARCH Volatility Analysis
Volatility prediction for Friday, July 17th, 2026
1 Day
14.32%
increased by 0.28%
1 Week
14.49%
increased by 0.45%
1 Month
14.68%
increased by 0.64%
Analysis last updated: Thursday, July 16, 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 10, 2026Model Insight
This asset exhibits a modest leverage effect: negative returns increase next-day volatility 38% 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 | 0.0692 | 15.34*** |
β GARCH Volatility persistence | 0.6835 | 37.12*** |
γ leverage Additional response to negative shocks | 0.0262 | 4.89*** |
λ₁ tau intercept Baseline long-term coefficient | 0.0051 | 0.90 |
λ₂ forecast adj. Forecast performance sensitivity | 0.0261 | 2.39** |
λ₃ tau persistence Long-term factor persistence | 0.9721 | 80.80*** |
Persistence:
0.766
Half-life:
3 days
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