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Simulated maximum likelihood for general stochastic volatility models: a change of variable approach

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  • Kleppe, Tore Selland
  • Skaug, Hans J.

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Maximum likelihood has proved to be a valuable tool for fitting the log-normal stochastic volatility model to financial returns time series. Using a sequential change of variable framework, we are able to cast more general stochastic volatility models into a form appropriate for importance samplers based on the Laplace approximation. We apply the methodology to two example models, showing that efficient importance samplers can be constructed even for highly non-Gaussian latent processes such as square-root diffusions.

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  • Kleppe, Tore Selland & Skaug, Hans J., 2008. "Simulated maximum likelihood for general stochastic volatility models: a change of variable approach," MPRA Paper 12022, University Library of Munich, Germany.
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    Keywords

    Change of Variable; Heston Model; Laplace Importance Sampler; Simulated Maximum Likelihood; Stochastic Volatility;
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    • C13 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - Estimation: General
    • C22 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Single Equation Models; Single Variables - - - Time-Series Models; Dynamic Quantile Regressions; Dynamic Treatment Effect Models; Diffusion Processes

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