Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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7408389 | International Journal of Forecasting | 2015 | 13 Pages |
Abstract
Techniques for evaluating and selecting multivariate volatility forecasts are not yet understood as well as their univariate counterparts. This paper considers the ability of different loss functions to discriminate between a set of competing forecasting models which are subsequently applied in a portfolio allocation context. It is found that a likelihood-based loss function outperforms its competitors, including those based on the given portfolio application. This result indicates that considering the particular application of forecasts is not necessarily the most effective basis on which to select models.
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Authors
R. Becker, A.E. Clements, M.B. Doolan, A.S. Hurn,