S&P GSCI Lead Spot Index MF2-GARCH Volatility Analysis
Volatility prediction for Tuesday, July 21st, 2026
1 Day
13.67%
decreased by 0.36%
1 Week
14.06%
increased by 0.03%
1 Month
14.44%
increased by 0.41%
Analysis last updated: Monday, July 20, 2026 at 11:09 PM UTC
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How returns affect tomorrow's volatilityVolatility Forecast
How volatility evolves over timeParameter Estimates
Jan 6, 1995 to Jul 17, 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 | 0.0690 | 15.31*** |
β GARCH Volatility persistence | 0.6847 | 37.13*** |
γ leverage Additional response to negative shocks | 0.0260 | 4.86*** |
λ₁ tau intercept Baseline long-term coefficient | 0.0051 | 0.91 |
λ₂ forecast adj. Forecast performance sensitivity | 0.0261 | 2.38** |
λ₃ tau persistence Long-term factor persistence | 0.9721 | 80.74*** |
Persistence:
0.767
Half-life:
3 days
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