Bayesian Methods in Finance

Preface xv

About the Authors xvii

CHAPTER 1 Introduction 1

CHAPTER 2 The Bayesian Paradigm 6

CHAPTER 3 Prior and Posterior Information, Predictive Inference 22

CHAPTER 4 Bayesian Linear Regression Model 43

CHAPTER 5 Bayesian Numerical Computation 61

CHAPTER 6 Bayesian Framework For Portfolio Allocation 92

CHAPTER 7 Prior Beliefs and Asset Pricing Models 118

CHAPTER 8 The Black-Litterman Portfolio Selection Framework 141

CHAPTER 9 Market Efficiency and Return Predictability 162

CHAPTER 10 Volatility Models 185

CHAPTER 11 Bayesian Estimation of ARCH-Type Volatility Models 202

CHAPTER 12 Bayesian Estimation of Stochastic Volatility Models 229

CHAPTER 13 Advanced Techniques for Bayesian Portfolio Selection 247

CHAPTER 14 Multifactor Equity Risk Models 280

References 298

Index 311