A Stochastic Volatility Model Generates Negative Skewness When

question 11

Multiple Choice

A stochastic volatility model generates negative skewness when

• A) The correlation between the stock return and changes in volatility is zero.
• B) The correlation between the stock return and changes in volatility is negative.
• C) The correlation between the stock return and changes in volatility is positive.
• D) The volatility process exhibits mean-reversion.

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