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A Theoretical Comparison Between Integrated and Realized Volatilities

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In this paper, we provide both quantitative and quantitative measures of the cost of measuring the integrated volatility by the realized volatility when the frequency of observation is fixed.
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  • Nour Meddahi, 2001. "A Theoretical Comparison Between Integrated and Realized Volatilities," CIRANO Working Papers 2001s-71, CIRANO.
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    Keywords

    integrated volatility; realized volatility; infinitesimal generator; eigenfunction stochastic volatility models; leverage effect; exact moments; volatilité intégrée; volatilité réalisée; générateur infinitésimal; modèles à volatilité stochastique par fonctions propres; effet de levier; moments exacts;
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    • C51 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric Modeling - - - Model Construction and Estimation
    • C52 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric Modeling - - - Model Evaluation, Validation, and Selection
    • C50 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric Modeling - - - General

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