This article aims to extend evaluation of the classic multifactor model of Carhart (1997) for the case of global equity indices and to expand analysis performed in Sakowski et. al. (2015). Our intention is to test several modifications of these models to take into account different dynamics of...

In the present paper, we estimate a monthly index of aggregate skewness preference. This index is derived from the representative agent's nonparametric probability weighting function. Consistent with findings from lab experiments, probability weighting functions depend on sentiment and their...

In this paper we consider the generation of implied volatility risk scenarios, with a special focus on swaption implied volatility smile, e.g., as modeled by a displaced SABR model.The generation of implied volatility risk scenarios is much more demanding than other risk factors, like interest...

We perform an empirical analysis of trading strategies based on the systematic selling of delta hedged options, aiming at capturing the so-called volatility risk premium. We compare the performance across different strikes and maturities, and perform a breakdown of the drivers of performance. We...

We extract variance and skew risk premiums from volatility derivatives in a model-free way and analyze their relationships along with volatility index and equity index returns. These risk premiums can be synthesized through option trading strategies. Using a time series of option prices on the...

I show that volatility risk of the dollar factor --- an equally weighted basket of developed U.S. dollar exchange rates --- carries a significant risk premium and that it is priced in the cross-section of currency volatility excess returns. The dollar factor volatility risk premium is negative...

Using the model-independent approaches of Trolle and Schwartz (2008) and Kozhan et al (2013), we estimate the Variance Risk Premium and Skew Risk Premium for oil market. After estimation, the contribution of the paper is twofold. First, we try to figure out which variables can describe the...

We empirically examine whether investors demand a systemic component of Volatility Risk (VRP-beta) using the stock options traded on National Stock Exchange, India. We document robust evidence on the presence of VRP-beta, which survives even after accounting for the traditional Fama-French...