Analyzes how rough volatility affects stock pricing and risk premium.
problem Impact of non-deterministic volatility risk on stock pricing.
method Rough volatility model under historical measure, analysis of stochastic volatility risk.
result Impact of non-deterministic volatility risk on pricing is significant.
This paper proposes a new framework for financial risk that considers predictability rather than volatility.
problem Volatility's limitations as a risk measure, especially in complex strategies and non-stationary markets.
method Developed a new paradigm based on stochastic processes and the Multifractional Process with Random Exponent (MPRE) framework.
result A formal definition of 'fair volatility' that aligns with market efficiency and provides a measure of market inefficiency.
Realized GARCH model explains VIX and VRP dynamics.
problem Understanding VIX and VRP dynamics in financial markets.
method Developed Realized GARCH model with two shocks.
result Realized GARCH model outperforms conventional GARCH models.
Study evaluates risk in options using volatility surface projections.
problem Risk assessment of options due to their non-linear price behavior and volatility fluctuations.
method Parametric surface projection method for implied volatility.
result Enhanced risk evaluation through dynamic volatility surface analysis.
Study improves risk management for volatile markets using expectiles.
problem Limitations of traditional risk measures during market stress.
method Develops expectile-based framework for FTSE 100 index.
result Expectile-based Value-at-Risk (EVaR) outperforms traditional VaR measures.
The study examines how choice of risk measure and volatility estimator affects procyclicality.
problem Understanding the factors affecting procyclicality in risk measure estimation.
method Examined three risk measures (Value-at-Risk, Expected Shortfall, Expectile), realized volatility estimators (sample variance, mean absolute deviation), and two models (iid and GARCH).
result Procyclicality is always present regardless of the choice of risk measure and realized volatility estimator.
A new method to estimate local volatility from high-frequency data.
problem Quantitative trading risk management needs a better way to estimate volatility.
method Realized local volatility surface estimated via high-frequency data and Bayesian nonparametric estimation.
result The method can capture counterfactual volatility and improve risk management.
Currency volatility shocks predict lower excess returns, and buying weak transmitters outperforms selling strong ones.
problem Predicting currency returns using volatility shocks.
method Constructed a dynamic, directed network of volatility connections using option-implied volatilities.
result Currencies that transmit more volatility shocks earn lower excess returns.
New model explains low-volatility anomaly using adaptive multi-factor approach.
problem Explaining the low-volatility anomaly in stock markets.
method Used Adaptive Multi-Factor (AMF) model with GIBS algorithm to identify significant risk factors.
result Low-volatility portfolios perform better due to loaded risk factors, not just low volatility.
In this article, we look at the effect of volatility clustering on the risk indifference price of options described by Sircar and Sturm in their paper (Sircar, R., & Sturm, S. (2012). From smile asymptotics to market risk measures. Mathematical Finance. Advance online publication. doi:10.1111/mafi.12015). The indiffere…
Study uses CSIE to estimate portfolio volatility relative to market.
problem Estimating relative volatility risk of stock portfolios.
method Cross-sectional intrinsic entropy (CSIE) model to estimate cross-sectional volatility.
result Discover sets of symbols that outperform market indices in terms of return with similar or lower risk.
We revisit the problem of pricing options with historical volatility estimators. We do this in the context of a generalized GARCH model with multiple time scales and asymmetry. It is argued that the reason for the observed volatility risk premium is tail risk aversion. We parametrize such risk aversion in terms of thre…
Hybrid GARCH-GRU model improves volatility forecasting for financial assets.
problem Improving volatility and risk forecasting for financial assets.
method Combining GARCH models with GRU neural networks.
result Hybrid models produce more accurate volatility forecasts.
Study compares MC and QMC methods for pricing and risk analysis in a hyperbolic local volatility model.
problem Derivative pricing and risk analysis in a hyperbolic local volatility model.
method Application of Monte Carlo and Quasi Monte Carlo methods for pricing and risk analysis.
result Quasi Monte Carlo methods show superior performance in high-dimensional integration for derivative pricing and risk analysis.
Model predicts S&P500 volatility more accurately than existing models.
problem Improving accuracy of volatility and market risk forecasts.
method Stacked model using Gradient Descent Boosting, Random Forest, SVM, and Artificial Neural Network.
result The model outperforms other models in forecasting S&P500 volatility.
Since the quasiconvex risk measures is a bigger class than the well known convex risk measures, the study of quasiconvex risk measures makes sense especially in the financial markets with volatility. In this paper, we will study the quasiconvex risk measures defined on a special space Lp(⋅) where the variable …
The paper studies estimation of parameters of diffusion market models from historical data. The standard definition of implied volatility for these models presents its value as an implicit function of several parameters, including the risk-free interest rate. In reality, the risk free interest rate is unknown and need …
Proposes a new metric for financial risk based on volatility's local deviations.
problem Inefficiencies in classical risk metrics like volatility.
method Introduces pointwise regularity via the Hurst-Holder exponent.
result A more nuanced assessment of market inefficiencies and mechanisms for restoring equilibrium.
Study shows priority access in ELA auctions is less valuable due to volatility risks.
problem Impact of volatility on time-based transaction ordering policies.
method Single-round model with risk-averse bidders, tested using ETH price data.
result Priority access is discounted due to volatility and risk aversion.
Framework improves ETF volatility forecasting by adapting to market conditions.
problem Challenges in volatility forecasting due to shifting market conditions and varying model performance.
method Risk-sensitive specialist routing using online risk-sensitive evaluation and state-dependent gating.
result Reduces forecast loss by 24% and underprediction loss by 22% compared to rolling-best baseline.
Paper studies portfolio investment under volatility uncertainty and short-sale constraints, improving risk-adjusted returns.
problem Investment portfolio optimization under volatility uncertainty and short-sale constraints.
method Sublinear expectation model to handle volatility uncertainty, constructing SLE-MUV model.
result Pareto frontier of SLE-MUV model is a continuous convex curve with polynomial analytical expression.
New systemic risk indicator measures stock market reactions globally.
problem Analyzing systemic risk in diverse financial markets.
method Implied and realized volatility approach, focusing on historical and long-term volatility.
result IVRVSRI shows varying stock market reactions and shock persistence across locations.
Paper proposes a new method to assess default risk using CEV process in KMV model.
problem Assessing default risk with constant volatility assumption.
method Apply CEV process to KMV model to estimate firm asset value dynamics and equivalent volatility.
result CEV-KMV model fits market better for credit risk forecasting.
New Bayesian method for estimating portfolio VaR and CVaR that adapts to volatility changes.
problem Estimating VaR and CVaR of portfolios in volatile markets.
method Volatility-sensitive Bayesian estimation using conjugate priors and rolling window sizes.
result The new method provides better risk estimation, especially during turbulent periods.
This paper analyzes model risk in American put options using Heston volatility model.
problem Model risk in optimal exercise of American put options.
method Benchmark methodology of Hull and Suo [2002], Heston stochastic volatility model, numerical finite difference methods.
result Optimal exercise behavior is influenced by stochastic volatility dynamics and return-volatility correlation, creating model risk.
This paper calculates risk-dependent centrality of Brazilian stocks, showing rankings vary with external risk and crisis events.
problem Understanding asset rankings in the Brazilian stock market under varying external risks.
method Computed risk-dependent centrality (RDC) for Brazilian stocks traded from 2008 to 2020, analyzing volatility and returns.
result Asset rankings based on RDC vary with external risk and crisis events, with higher volatility in crisis periods.
This study develops a multi-factor framework where not only market risk is considered but also potential changes in the investment opportunity set. Although previous studies find no clear evidence about a positive and significant relation between return and risk, favourable evidence can be obtained if a non-linear rela…
We derive representations of local risk-minimization of call and put options for Barndorff-Nielsen and Shephard models: jump type stochastic volatility models whose squared volatility process is given by a non-Gaussian rnstein-Uhlenbeck process. The general form of Barndorff-Nielsen and Shephard models includes two par…
DSVM model predicts financial market volatility with better accuracy.
problem Predicting financial market volatility accurately.
method Deep latent variable models with variational inference.
result DSVM outperforms GARCH models in predicting volatility.
Paper proposes a new risk measure (reward volatility) for optimizing financial decisions.
problem Managing uncertainty and volatility in financial decision-making.
method Defines reward volatility, derives policy gradient theorem, develops actor-only algorithm.
result Risk-averse optimization improves both reward volatility and return variance.
New model explains option pricing with time-varying volatility risk aversion.
problem Time variations in the shape of the pricing kernel.
method Introduced a pricing kernel with time-varying volatility risk aversion combined with Heston-Nandi GARCH model.
result Variance risk ratio (VRR) emerges as a key variable in option pricing.
Investigates Bitcoin market risk, showing volatility and jumps impact future volatility.
problem Understanding and forecasting the risk dynamics of Bitcoin market.
method Comprehensive investigation using realized volatility and jumps analysis.
result Jumps, especially positive ones, reduce future realized variance; long-term realized variance benefits from modeling jumps.
The paper studies risk-based prices in financial markets under volatility uncertainty.
problem Risk-based indifference prices in financial markets under volatility uncertainty.
method Asymptotic analysis of risk-based prices in discrete-time financial markets.
result Risk-based prices form a strongly continuous convex monotone semigroup.
Study forecasts volatility and risk in electricity markets using matrix-HAR models.
problem Forecasting volatility and risk in electricity markets.
method Constructed a parsimonious matrix-HAR type model to estimate realized covariation and risk premia in electricity markets.
result Inclusion of longer time horizons and renewable generation information improves forecasts.
This paper develops a new framework to assess crypto portfolio risk using simulation methods.
problem Traditional financial risk models fail to capture crypto market characteristics like volatility and contagion.
method The framework integrates four components: volatility stress testing, hedging, contagion modeling, and Monte Carlo simulation.
result The framework robustly assesses crypto portfolio risk and is validated with real data.
Systemic risk measures are crucial for the stability of financial markets, yet classical formulations fail to capture the complexity of market volatility. We propose a new framework for systemic risk measurement on the variable-exponent Bochner-Lebesgue space Lp(⋅), where the exponent p(⋅) is a random va…
The study forecasts portfolio volatility using cointegrated asset dynamics.
problem Forecasting volatility in portfolios with high accuracy.
method Developed HVR/DVR ratios and used Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) to forecast volatility.
result VECM forecasts of portfolio volatility have lower MAPE than covariance-based forecasts.
The study models credit risk using Merton's framework and binomial trees.
problem Credit risk pricing and implied volatility estimation.
method Calibrated using Merton's structural model, with asset volatility derived from Black-Scholes-Merton. Implied mean return and probability surfaces constructed using a recombining binomial tree.
result Established a practical method for constructing implied credit surfaces.
The paper examines sizing strategies for algorithmic trading in volatile markets.
problem High volatility creates challenges for algorithmic traders.
method Investigates different sizing models and backtesting techniques for financial trading.
result Sizing models can lower Value at Risk (VaR) during crisis events.
The Shapley value theory is used for risk allocation in non-orthogonal risk factors.
problem Risk allocation among non-orthogonal risk factors in financial portfolios.
method Using Shapley value from cooperative game theory to allocate risk contributions.
result Explicit formulas and numerical algorithms for calculating risk allocations are derived.
Risk-aware MMSE improves stability in volatile scenarios.
problem In MMSE estimators, volatility of error is unconstrained, leading to significant performance differences.
method Introduces risk-aware MMSE by constraining expected predictive variance.
result Risk-aware MMSE provides better performance, especially in skewed, heavy-tailed distributions.
Starting from the global financial crisis to the more recent disruptions brought about by geopolitical tensions and public health crises, the volatility of risk in financial markets has increased significantly. This underscores the necessity for comprehensive risk measures capable of capturing the complexity and height…
New volatility model for option pricing with time-varying risk premium.
problem Volatility risk premium is time-varying and not well captured by existing models.
method Combines Markov switching with Realized GARCH framework to derive a state-dependent pricing kernel.
result The model reduces option pricing errors by 15% or more compared to competing models.
The left tail of the implied volatility skew, coming from quotes on out-of-the-money put options, can be thought to reflect the market's assessment of the risk of a huge drop in stock prices. We analyze how this market information can be integrated into the theoretical framework of convex monetary measures of risk. In …
New risk models use chaotic attractors to predict extreme events.
problem Predicting Black Swan events in financial markets.
method Combining heavy-tailed priors with chaotic dynamics (Lorenz and Rossler systems).
result Models generate volatility clustering, fat tails, and extreme events.
The article develops a model for skewness risk in risk parity portfolios.
problem Managing skewness risk in asset allocation models.
method Modeling asset returns with skewness and jumps, deriving analytical formulas for risk contributions.
result Skewness-based risk parity portfolios outperform volatility-based portfolios in managing jump risks.
Machine learning improves portfolio allocation between index and risk-free assets.
problem Finding optimal portfolio rules for time-varying returns and volatility.
method Two Random Forest models: one for sign probabilities of excess return, the other for optimized volatility.
result Substantial improvements in utility, risk-adjusted returns, and maximum drawdowns over buy-and-hold.
A new method calculates implied volatilities without using option prices.
problem Calculating implied volatilities without option prices.
method Conic finance approach to uniquely strip volatilities from bid and ask quotes.
result Allows joint calculation of implied liquidity from bid and ask quotes.