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S&P/TSX Composite Index MF2-GARCH Volatility Analysis
Volatility prediction for Friday, October 2nd, 2026
1 Day
12.59%
decreased by 0.64%
1 Week
12.55%
decreased by 0.68%
1 Month
12.66%
decreased by 0.57%
Analysis last updated: Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 10:35 PM UTC
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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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MF2-GARCH Model
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Leverage: volatility responds almost entirely to negative shocks
| Param | Value | t-stat |
|---|---|---|
| mwindow | 41 | |
| αARCH | 0.0148 | 1.40 |
| βGARCH | 0.8251 | 59.63*** |
| γleverage | 0.1678 | 9.78*** |
| λ₁tau intercept | 0.0039 | 2.10** |
| λ₂forecast adj. | 0.0475 | 3.76*** |
| λ₃tau persistence | 0.9476 | 66.41*** |
0.924
Persistence9d
Half-lifeσ
MF2-GARCH Model
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| Parameter | Value | t-statistic |
|---|---|---|
m window Rolling window length | 41 | |
α ARCH Response to squared shocks | 0.0148 | 1.40 |
β GARCH Volatility persistence | 0.8251 | 59.63*** |
γ leverage Additional response to negative shocks | 0.1678 | 9.78*** |
λ₁ tau intercept Baseline long-term coefficient | 0.0039 | 2.10** |
λ₂ forecast adj. Forecast performance sensitivity | 0.0475 | 3.76*** |
λ₃ tau persistence Long-term factor persistence | 0.9476 | 66.41*** |
Persistence:
0.924
Half-life:
9 days
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