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Market imperfections and the information content of implied and realized volatility

Tu, Anthony H.; Wong, Woon K

Authors

Anthony H. Tu

Woon K Wong



Abstract

The information content of option implied volatility and realized volatility under market imperfections are studied in the context of GARCH modeling and volatility forecasts of Taiwan stock market (TAIEX) returns. Consistent with most studies, we find that the Taiwan implied volatility index (TVIX) calculated from the TAIEX option prices contains most of the information, and that White's [White, H., 2000. A reality check for data snooping. Econometrica 68, 1097-1126] reality check test cannot reject the null hypothesis that the TVIX provides the best forecast. Possibly due to market imperfections, however, the incremental information content of realized volatility as well as daily returns cannot be ruled out. Finally, we also find that the information is found only in the most recent TVIX, indicating information is being efficiently impounded on the TAIEX option prices. This finding suggests that appropriately designed derivative products can alleviate the problems caused by market imperfections. © 2008 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

Citation

Tu, A. H., & Wong, W. K. (2009). Market imperfections and the information content of implied and realized volatility. Pacific-Basin Finance Journal, 17(1), 58-79. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pacfin.2007.12.002

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Jan 1, 2009
Journal Pacific Basin Finance Journal
Print ISSN 0927-538X
Publisher Elsevier
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 17
Issue 1
Pages 58-79
DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pacfin.2007.12.002
Keywords market imperfections, implied volatility, realized volatility, volatility forecasts, reality check test
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1000237
Publisher URL http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pacfin.2007.12.002




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