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S&P GSCI Natural Gas Index MF2-GARCH Volatility Analysis
Volatility prediction for Monday, August 31st, 2026
1 Day
35.58%
1 Week
36.35%
1 Month
36.95%
Analysis last updated: Friday, August 28, 2026 at 11:11 PM UTC
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How volatility evolves over timeParameter Estimates
Jan 7, 1994 to Aug 28, 2026Model Insight
This asset shows a rare inverse leverage effect: volatility responds almost entirely to positive returns, rising far more after gains than after losses. This is the reverse of the usual leverage effect, rare among risky assets.
MF2-GARCH Model
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| Parameter | Value | t-statistic |
|---|---|---|
m window Rolling window length | 21 | |
α ARCH Response to squared shocks | 0.0856 | 4.58*** |
β GARCH Volatility persistence | 0.7277 | 12.99*** |
γ leverage Additional response to negative shocks | -0.0788 | -3.78*** |
λ₁ tau intercept Baseline long-term coefficient | 0.5711 | 3.21*** |
λ₂ forecast adj. Forecast performance sensitivity | 0.3005 | 3.68*** |
λ₃ tau persistence Long-term factor persistence | 0.6512 | 6.90*** |
Persistence:
0.774
Half-life:
3 days
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