Variance Risk Measures with the Standardized Pearson Type IV Distribution

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stavros Stavroyiannis
2012 ◽  
Vol 22 ◽  
pp. 10-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Stavroyiannis ◽  
I. Makris ◽  
V. Nikolaidis ◽  
L. Zarangas

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 127-136 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stavros Stavroyiannis

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the value-at-risk and related measures for the Bitcoin and to compare the findings with Standard and Poor’s SP500 Index, and the gold spot price time series. Design/methodology/approach A GJR-GARCH model has been implemented, in which the residuals follow the standardized Pearson type-IV distribution. A large variety of value-at-risk measures and backtesting criteria are implemented. Findings Bitcoin is a highly volatile currency violating the value-at-risk measures more than the other assets. With respect to the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision Accords, a Bitcoin investor is subjected to higher capital requirements and capital allocation ratio. Practical implications The risk of an investor holding Bitcoins is measured and quantified via the regulatory framework practices. Originality/value This paper is the first comprehensive approach to the risk properties of Bitcoin.


2013 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stavros Stavroyiannis ◽  
Ilias Makris ◽  
Vasilis Nikolaidis ◽  
Leonidas Zarangas

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