Forecasting of CVaR based on intraday trading in Tehran ETFs: The approach of heterogeneous autoregression models

This study examines the accuracy of Heterogeneous Autoregressive (HAR) models in forecasting the Conditional Value-at-Risk (CVaR) of Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) on the Tehran Stock Exchange. The significance of this study stems from the need for better risk management in financial markets, where volatility and jumps significantly affect investment decisions.

Data from nine equity, index, and fixed-income funds were analyzed intraday with high frequency (daily and fifteen-minute intervals) from 2019 to 2022. Three main families of HAR models were evaluated by considering the relevant variables.

The results revealed that models based on second-order variations outperformed others in forecasting Realized Volatility (RV). Additionally, CVaR prediction was more accurate for index funds than for equity and fixed-income funds, with the HARQ model demonstrating superior performance.

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This study investigates the application of HAR models in predicting ETF risks and provides a novel framework for risk management and investment decision making, particularly in the Iranian financial market.