In this study, we compare the out-of-sample forecasting performance of several modern Value-at- Risk (VaR) estimators … derived from extreme value theory (EVT). Specifically, in a multi-asset study covering 30 years of stock, bond, commodity and …

the period 1972:1-2014:12 to forecasts our tail risk indicators with each model in pseudo-real time. Our key finding is …

during the period of the financial crisis. In a Value-at-Risk (VaR) analysis, finally, we further illustrate the advantages … confidence levels while other models fail to specify the risk correctly. This analysis shows that ignoring the actual nature of … dependence might lead to an underestimation of the risk for portfolios combining EUAs with commodities or equity investments …

We examine how the tail risk of currency returns over the past 20 years were impacted by central bank (monetary and … effects last for up to 1 month, and are proportionally higher for joint QE actions. This cross-border source of tail risk is …