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CBOE Volatility Index MF2-GARCH Volatility Analysis
Volatility prediction for Friday, August 21st, 2026
1 Day
109.97%
1 Week
111.08%
1 Month
112.72%
Analysis last updated: Friday, August 21, 2026 at 11:34 AM UTC
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How volatility evolves over timeParameter Estimates
Jan 2, 1990 to Aug 14, 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 | 0.2079 | 44.60*** |
β GARCH Volatility persistence | 0.7468 | 102.62*** |
γ leverage Additional response to negative shocks | -0.2079 | -29.79*** |
λ₁ tau intercept Baseline long-term coefficient | 0.0451 | 1.47 |
λ₂ forecast adj. Forecast performance sensitivity | 0.0045 | 3.50*** |
λ₃ tau persistence Long-term factor persistence | 0.9945 | 555.57*** |
Persistence:
0.851
Half-life:
4 days
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