经济政策不确定性与短期利率波动——基于BHK-L-MIDAS模型的实证研究

本文在BHK模型的基础上，考虑短期利率波动杠杆效应和EPU对短期利率波动的影响，构建了一个包含杠杆效应和EPU的混频短期利率模型，即BHK-L-MIDAS模型对短期利率波动进行建模与预测。采用上海银行间同业拆借利率(SHIBOR)和中国EPU指数数据对构建的BHK-L-MIDAS模型进行实证分析，结果表明：短期利率波动存在“反向杠杆效应”;EPU对短期利率波动具有显著负向的影响；BHK-L-MIDAS模型相较于竞争模型(BHK和BHK-MIDAS模型)获得了更好的样本内数据拟合效果。基于三种损失函数以及模型置信集(MCS)检验对模型样本外短期利率波动预测能力的分析表明：BHK-L-MIDAS模型相比BHK模型和BHK-MIDAS模型具有更高的样本外预测精度，且BHK-L-MIDAS模型在不同预测窗口表现出的预测能力具有稳健性。最后，VaR分析表明BHK-L-MIDAS模型在短期利率市场风险度量方面的经济价值。     

我国货币供应量的ARIMA模型与预测

本文介绍了符合金融系统预测规律的ARIMA时间序列模型，并根据我国货币供应量实际数据对2008年5月-2009年4月货币供应量走势进行了预测检验。实证预测结果显示与实际№相对照，模型预测精度较高，平均相对误差绝对值仅为1．56％，说明ARIMA模型能比较准确地预测我国货币供应量走势，可为我国货币供应量的预测和走势提供可靠的参考依据，并由此预计在2009年9月货币供应量将突破60万亿元。     

基于双因素利率期限结构模型的国债市场利率行为研究

本引用一种新的计量经济学方法-高斯估计法，通过Gauss语言编程，使用国债市场短期利率数据对双因素连续时间利率期限结构模型进行了参数估计和预测，得出的结果较理想，从而能更好的了解国债市场短期利率行为特点。     

基于组合预测的静态利率期限结构优化模型

针对单个静态利率期限结构模型在拟合收益率曲线时的不足,本文引入组合预测的方法,在绝对误差和与方差和最小准则下,分别建立了静态利率期限结构组合优化模型,并给出了模型的遗传算法求解过程。然后将上海证券交易所2004～2009年的国债每日交易数据分为样本内数据和样本外数据,对多项式样条、指数样条、NS、SV和组合优化模型进行实证比较。结果表明：无论是对于样本内数据的拟合,还是对于样本外数据的预测,组合优化模型的统计特征指标几乎都要优于其他单一模型,并且具有良好的适应性和稳健性,适用于拟合我国国债利率期限结构。     

最优波动率模型选择及其在黄金市场中的应用

文章先总结了波动率模型过去的研究，并对不同波动率模型的评估提出三种方法，然后讨论了这些方法在黄金市场波动率预测中的应用。通过分析黄金市场1975年到2004年的数据，得出的结论是，如果基于样本外四期预测误差的评估，EWMA模型较优；如果基于样本外四期预测的R平方的评估，T-GARCH模型较优；如果基于VAR损失函数的真实性检验评估，EWMA模型较优。最后对未来关于金融市场波动率的研究提出一些建议。     

我国短期利率行为特征-基于带跳和异方差的CKLS利率模型研究

选取同行拆借IBO007利率数据,采用拟似然函数估计构建的CKLS类四个模型,研究结果表明:含有跳和异方差的CKLSGJ模型是此类模型中最佳的短期利率模型,模型能恰当的解释我国短期利率均值回复性、水平效应及跳跃行为.蒙特卡洛模拟结果表明:模型能较好的拟合数据,有很强的预测能力.     

注水油田年综合含水率预测的数学模型

本文将改进的灰色GM（1，1）模型用于某油田年综合含水率的近期发展趋势研究。在平均相对误差达到最小准则下，研究了模型中的背景值参数A和边值修正项￡对模型预测精度的影响。在此基础上，采用线性规划方法估计模型中的参数，基于遗传算法求解最佳背景值参数A和最佳边值修正项ε，以确保在相应的模型检验准则下预测的误差达到最小。结果表明，用改进的灰色GM（1，1）模型预测近期注水油田的综合含水率，预测值与实际值相对误差很小，预测精度很高，可以得到非常满意的结果。进一步的研究发现，改进的灰色GM（1，1）模型虽然近期预测精度很高，但研究长期的发展趋势是行不通的，为此又研究探讨了长期发展趋势模型。     

混合效应模型及其在非寿险费率厘定中的应用

在非寿险分类费率厘定中,广义线性模型的应用十分普遍,但当某些费率因子的水平数很多时(本文称之为多水平因子),广义线性模型的估计结果将不可靠。解决此类问题的一种方法是把多水平费率因子作为随机效应处理。将多水平费率因子作为随机效应处理可以采取下述三种方法:(1)分别用广义线性模型和信度模型估计普通费率因子和多水平因子,通过广义线性模型与Buhlmann-Straub信度模型的迭代应用预测索赔频率和索赔强度;(2)应用广义线性混合模型分别预测索赔频率和索赔强度;(3)直接对经验纯保费数据建立Tweedie混合效应模型。本文把上述模型应用于中国车损险实际数据的研究结果表明,这三种方法比较接近,但从总体上看,广义线性混合模型的估计结果更加可取。     

部分线性模型在贵州省公路货运量预测中的应用

运用部分线性模型对贵州省公路货运量进行预测研究.首先运用灰色关联度分析法确定影响贵州省公路货运量的主要影响因子;然后运用主成分分析法将选取的影响因子指标数据进行降维处理,通过分析处理后的数据得到部分线性模型;最后,以2010-2012年的公路货运量作为验证值,将部分线性模型、多元线性回归模型及灰色预测模型的预测结果进行比较.研究结果表明:部分线性模型能较好地拟合贵州省1990-2009年公路货运量;三种模型的预测结果显示,部分线性模型预测结果优于多元线性回归模型和灰色预测模型的预测结果.     

基于GRNN模型的鲜猪肉市场日度价格预测与实证研究

应用广义回归神经网络(GRNN)模型对上海市某区菜市场2011.3.1-2014.3.25期间鲜猪肉的日度价格(合计732组数据)进行建模预测研究,用逐步减小光滑因子值的办法确定其合理值范围.建模结果表明:训练样本、检验样本和测试样本(简称三类样本)的均方根误差和平均绝对误差非常接近,模型具有较强的泛化能力,绝大部分三类样本的误差都在土0.33元范围内,最大相对误差都小于3%,平均百分比相对误差小于0.45%,预测未来10日鲜猪肉价格的最大绝对误差为0.14元,最大相对误差为0.82%,平均百分比相对误差为0.44%,表明建立的GRNN模型具有很好的鲁棒性、可靠性和较高的预测精度,可用于上海市某区菜市场鲜猪肉日度价格的实际预测,为政府和有关物价部门进行市场调控提供决策依据.     

Estimation of risk-neutral density surfaces

Option price data is often used to infer risk-neutral densities for future prices of an underlying asset. Given the prices of a set of options on the same underlying asset with different strikes and maturities, we propose a nonparametric approach for estimating risk-neutral densities associated with several maturities. Our method uses bicubic splines in order to achieve the desired smoothness for the estimation and an optimization model to choose the spline functions that best fit the price data. Semidefinite programming is employed to guarantee the nonnegativity of the densities. We illustrate the process using synthetic option price data generated using log-normal and absolute diffusion processes as well as actual price data for options on the S&P 500 index. We also used the risk-neutral densities that we computed to price exotic options and observed that this approach generates prices that closely approximate the market prices of these options.     

Credit spreads, endogenous bankruptcy and liquidity risk

In this paper, we consider a bond valuation model with both credit risk and liquidity risk to show that credit spreads are not negligible for short maturities. We adopt the structural approach to model credit risk, where the default triggering barrier is determined endogenously by maximizing equity value. As for liquidity risk, we assume that bondholders may encounter liquidity shocks during the lifetime of corporate bonds, and have to sell the bond immediately at the price, which is assumed to be a fraction of the price in a perfectly liquid market. Under this framework, we derive explicit expressions for corporate bond, firm value and bankruptcy trigger. Finally, numerical illustrations are presented.     

Pricing longevity risk with the parametric bootstrap: A maximum entropy approach

In recent years, there has been significant development in the securitization of longevity risk. Various methods for pricing longevity risk have been proposed. In this paper we present an alternative pricing method, which is based on the maximization of the Shannon entropy in physics. Specifically, we propose implementing this pricing method with the parametric bootstrap (Brouhns et al., 2005), which is highly flexible and can be performed under different model assumptions. Through this pricing method we also quantify the impact of cohort effects and parameter uncertainty on prices of mortality-linked securities. Numerical illustrations based on longevity bonds with different maturities are provided.     

Using kalman filter and finite difference techniques in default free bond pricing models

A model to price default free bonds, similar to ones developed by Cox, Ingersoll and Ross, Langetieg, and Richard, is empirically examined. Calculation of model prices involves three disjoint tasks: (1) estimation of the values of the real interest rate and the inflation rate (which we will refer to as state variables or sources of uncertainty) as well as the parameters of the state stochastic differential equations, (2) estimation of the market prices of risk associated with the two state variables, and (3) the solution of the valuation partial differential equation. Task 1 is accomplished by using a Kalman Filter algorithm, task 2 uses a Fama/MacBeth approach, and task 3 utilizes an Alternating Direction Implicit finite difference technique. Model prices are compared to actual prices. The model performs better during a period of relatively stable economic conditions compared to a period associated with more volatile conditions. Pricing errors are smaller at short maturities, and increase as time to maturity increases.     

A multistage linear stochastic programming model for optimal corporate debt management

Large corporations fund their capital and operational expenses by issuing bonds with a variety of indexations, denominations, maturities and amortization schedules. We propose a multistage linear stochastic programming model that optimizes bond issuance by minimizing the mean funding cost while keeping leverage under control and insolvency risk at an acceptable level. The funding requirements are determined by a fixed investment schedule with uncertain cash flows. Candidate bonds are described in a detailed and realistic manner. A specific scenario tree structure guarantees computational tractability even for long horizon problems. Based on a simplified example, we present a sensitivity analysis of the first stage solution and the stochastic efficient frontier of the mean-risk trade-off. A realistic exercise stresses the importance of controlling leverage. Based on the proposed model, a financial planning tool has been implemented and deployed for Brazilian oil company Petrobras.     

On the Approximation of the SABR Model: A Probabilistic Approach

Abstract

In this article, we derive a probabilistic approximation for three different versions of the SABR model: Normal, Log-Normal and a displaced diffusion version for the general case. Specifically, we focus on capturing the terminal distribution of the underlying process (conditional on the terminal volatility) to arrive at the implied volatilities of the corresponding European options for all strikes and maturities. Our resulting method allows us to work with a variety of parameters that cover the long-dated options and highly stress market condition. This is a different feature from other current approaches that rely on the assumption of very small total volatility and usually fail for longer than 10 years maturity or large volatility of volatility (Volvol).     

基于NS族模型的中国公司债信用利差预测

本文以中国公司债为研究对象, 基于NS族模型研究了信用利差的预测问题。通过对不同期限、不同信用评级公司债信用利差的样本内外预测效果进行实证比较, 得到主要结论如下:(1)模型对中长期公司债信用利差的预测误差低于短期公司债。(2)不同信用评级公司债信用利差的预测效果受剩余到期期限的影响:1年期的AAA级公司债的预测误差低于AA+和AA级公司债; 5年期的AA+级公司债的预测误差低于AAA和AA级公司债; 10年期的AA级公司债的预测误差低于AAA和AA+级公司债。成果为各经济主体预测信用利差提供了具体思路和方法, 有利于做出合理的金融决策。     

Modelling stochastic skew of FX options using SLV models with stochastic spot/vol correlation and correlated jumps

It is known that the implied volatility skew of Forex (FX) options demonstrates a stochastic behaviour which is called stochastic skew. In this paper, we create stochastic skew by assuming the spot/instantaneous variance (InV) correlation to be stochastic. Accordingly, we consider a class of Stochastic Local Volatility (SLV) models with stochastic correlation where all drivers – the spot, InV and their correlation – are modelled by processes. We assume all diffusion components to be fully correlated, as well as all jump components. A new fully implicit splitting finite-difference scheme is proposed for solving forward PIDE which is used when calibrating the model to market prices of the FX options with different strikes and maturities. The scheme is unconditionally stable, of second order of approximation in time and space, and achieves a linear complexity in each spatial direction. The results of simulation obtained by using this model demonstrate the capacity of the presented approach in modelling stochastic skew.     

On the Approximation of the SABR with Mean Reversion Model: A Probabilistic Approach

Abstract

In this paper, we study the stochastic alpha beta rho with mean reversion model (SABR-MR). We first compare the SABR model with the SABR-MR model in terms of future volatility to point out the fundamental difference in the models’ dynamics. We then derive an efficient probabilistic approximation for the SABR-MR model to price European options. Similar to the method derived in Kennedy, J. E., Mitra, S., & Pham, D. (2012). On the approximation of the SABR model: A probabilistic approach. Applied Mathematical Finance, 19(6), 553–586., we focus on capturing the terminal distribution of the underlying asset (conditional on the terminal volatility) to arrive at the implied volatilities of the corresponding European options for all strikes and maturities. Our resulting method allows us to work with a wide range of parameters that cover the long-dated option and different market conditions.     

Chebyshev reduced basis function applied to option valuation

We present a numerical method for the frequent pricing of financial derivatives that depends on a large number of variables. The method is based on the construction of a polynomial basis to interpolate the value function of the problem by means of a hierarchical orthogonalization process that allows to reduce the number of degrees of freedom needed to have an accurate representation of the value function. In the paper we consider, as an example, a GARCH model that depends on eight parameters and show that a very large number of contracts for different maturities and asset and parameters values can be valued in a small computational time with the proposed procedure. In particular the method is applied to the problem of model calibration. The method is easily generalizable to be used with other models or problems.