A partially linear approach to modelling the dynamics of spot and futures prices

This paper considers the dynamics of spot and futures prices in the presence of arbitrage. A partially linear error correction model is proposed where the adjustment coefficient is allowed to depend non-linearly on the lagged price difference. The model is estimated using data on the DAX index and the DAX futures contract. We find that the adjustment is indeed nonlinear. The linear alternative is rejected. The speed of price adjustment is increasing almost monotonically with the magnitude of the price difference.

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Year of publication:	2012
Authors:	Gaul, Jürgen ; Theissen, Erik
Publisher:	Cologne : University of Cologne, Centre for Financial Research (CFR)
Subject:	Futures Markets \| Cointegration \| Partially linear models \| Nonparametric methods

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Series:	CFR Working Paper ; 13-01
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Type of publication (narrower categories):	Working Paper
Language:	English
Other identifiers:	748718885 [GVK] hdl:10419/74675 [Handle] RePEc:zbw:cfrwps:1301 [RePEc]
Classification:	C32 - Time-Series Models ; C14 - Semiparametric and Nonparametric Methods ; G13 - Contingent Pricing; Futures Pricing ; G14 - Information and Market Efficiency; Event Studies
Source:	EconStor

Persistent link: https://ebvufind01.dmz1.zbw.eu/10010312994