Volatility forecasting using Double-Markov switching GARCH models under skewed Student-t distribution

Includes bibliographical references. === This thesis focuses on forecasting the volatility of daily returns using a double Markov switching GARCH model with a skewed Student-t error distribution. The model was applied to individual shares obtained from the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). The Baye...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Mazviona, Batsirai Winmore
Other Authors: Clark, Allan
Format: Dissertation
Language:English
Published: University of Cape Town 2015
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11427/12344