The Performance of Deterministic and Stochastic Interest Rate Risk Measures
46 Pages Posted: 8 Mar 2008
Date Written: February 2008
Abstract
This paper compares the efficiency of traditional and stochastic interest rate risk measures under two distinct interest rate term structure frameworks: the Nelson-Siegel specification and an HJM consistent parametrization, as proposed by Bjork and Christensen(1999). Empirical analysis suggests that, under a multi-factor HJM interest rate model, the use of stochastic interest rate risk measures provides better portfolio immunization than traditional counterparts. Additionally our results suggest that, for immunization purposes and despite the use of deterministic risk measures, the yield curve specification is an issue of primary importance.
These findings contradict those of Agca (2005), who argues in favor of traditional interest rate risk measures. However, our study uses real market data and goes beyond the single-factor HJM framework prevalent in the literature.
Keywords: Interest Rate Risk, Asset-Liability Management, Immunization Strategies, Stochastic Duration, HJM Framework, Nelson-Siegel
JEL Classification: G11, G12, G20, C15, E43, E45
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