medium · FRM Part 2 Market Risk

In term structure modeling, which characteristic distinguishes the Cox-Ingersoll-Ross (CIR) model from the Vasicek model?

  1. The Vasicek model incorporates mean reversion in short rates while the CIR model does not include it.
  2. Vasicek assumes a log-normal short-rate process while CIR instead assumes a normally distributed one.
  3. Volatility in CIR is proportional to the square root of the interest rate, preventing negative rates.
  4. CIR is classified as an arbitrage-free model while Vasicek is instead classified as an equilibrium model.

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