Value-at-risk estimation with wavelet-based extreme value theory: Evidence from emerging markets |
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Authors: | Atilla Cifter |
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Institution: | Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Banking and Finance Department, Okan University, Istanbul, Turkey |
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Abstract: | This paper introduces wavelet-based extreme value theory (EVT) for univariate value-at-risk estimation. Wavelets and EVT are combined for volatility forecasting to estimate a hybrid model. In the first stage, wavelets are used as a threshold in generalized Pareto distribution, and in the second stage, EVT is applied with a wavelet-based threshold. This new model is applied to two major emerging stock markets: the Istanbul Stock Exchange (ISE) and the Budapest Stock Exchange (BUX). The relative performance of wavelet-based EVT is benchmarked against the Riskmetrics-EWMA, ARMA-GARCH, generalized Pareto distribution, and conditional generalized Pareto distribution models. The empirical results show that the wavelet-based extreme value theory increases predictive performance of financial forecasting according to number of violations and tail-loss tests. The superior forecasting performance of the wavelet-based EVT model is also consistent with Basel II requirements, and this new model can be used by financial institutions as well. |
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Keywords: | Extreme value theory Wavelet-based extreme value theory Emerging markets |
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