The Time Pattern of Hedging and the Volatility of Futures Prices

S-Tier
Journal: Review of Economic Studies
Year: 1983
Volume: 50
Issue: 2
Pages: 249-266

Authors (2)

Ronald W. Anderson (not in RePEc) Jean-Pierre Danthine (Paris School of Economics)

Score contribution per author:

4.022 = (α=2.01 / 2 authors) × 4.0x S-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

The paper proposes a multi-period model of hedging which allows for a futures position to be revised within the cash market holding period. Within this framework, we assess the robustness of the two-period theory of hedging when generalized to many periods. We characterize the normal time path of a hedge and the way it is affected by the requirement that futures accounts "mark to market" daily. Finally we show how the resolution of production uncertainty over time affects hedging behavior and determines the volatility of futures prices.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:oup:restud:v:50:y:1983:i:2:p:249-266.
Journal Field
General
Author Count
2
Added to Database
2026-01-25