Pricing of Discretely Sampled Asian Options Under Levy Processes

Pricing of Discretely Sampled Asian Options Under Levy Processes
Author: Jiayao Xie
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Release: 2012
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ABSTRACT. We develop a new method for pricing options on discretely sampled arithmetic average in exponential Levy models. The main idea is the reduction to a backward in- duction procedure for the difference Wn between the Asian option with averaging over n sampling periods and the price of the European option with maturity one period. This al- lows for an efficient truncation of the state space. At each step of backward induction, Wn is calculated accurately and fast using a piece-wise interpolation or splines, fast convolu- tion and either flat iFT and (refined) iFFT or the parabolic iFT. Numerical results demonstrate the advantages of the method. Keywords: Option pricing, flat iFT method, parabolic iFT method, FFT, refined and enhanced FFT, Levy processes, KoBoL, CGMY, BM, Asian options.

An Efficient Transform Method for Asian Option Pricing

An Efficient Transform Method for Asian Option Pricing
Author: Justin Kirkby
Publisher:
Total Pages: 45
Release: 2016
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This paper introduces a novel method to price arithmetic Asian options in Levy-driven models, with discrete and continuous averaging, by expanding on the approach of sequential characteristic function recovery. By utilizing frame duality and a FFT-based implementation of density projection, we obtain rapidly converging value approximations to high precision, consistently resulting in a 10- to 100-fold time reduction compared to state-of-the-art procedures. Theoretical convergence rates are confirmed by an in-depth analysis of error propagation. Formulas for Greeks are provided, in addition to generalized averaging and in-progress option pricing.

Mathematical Systems Theory in Biology, Communications, Computation and Finance

Mathematical Systems Theory in Biology, Communications, Computation and Finance
Author: Joachim Rosenthal
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 508
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0387216960

This volume contains survey and research articles by some of the leading researchers in mathematical systems theory - a vibrant research area in its own right. Many authors have taken special care that their articles are self-contained and accessible also to non-specialists.

Stochastic Calculus for Finance II

Stochastic Calculus for Finance II
Author: Steven E. Shreve
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 586
Release: 2004-06-03
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780387401010

"A wonderful display of the use of mathematical probability to derive a large set of results from a small set of assumptions. In summary, this is a well-written text that treats the key classical models of finance through an applied probability approach....It should serve as an excellent introduction for anyone studying the mathematics of the classical theory of finance." --SIAM

Dynamic Asset Pricing Theory

Dynamic Asset Pricing Theory
Author: Darrell Duffie
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 488
Release: 2010-01-27
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1400829208

This is a thoroughly updated edition of Dynamic Asset Pricing Theory, the standard text for doctoral students and researchers on the theory of asset pricing and portfolio selection in multiperiod settings under uncertainty. The asset pricing results are based on the three increasingly restrictive assumptions: absence of arbitrage, single-agent optimality, and equilibrium. These results are unified with two key concepts, state prices and martingales. Technicalities are given relatively little emphasis, so as to draw connections between these concepts and to make plain the similarities between discrete and continuous-time models. Readers will be particularly intrigued by this latest edition's most significant new feature: a chapter on corporate securities that offers alternative approaches to the valuation of corporate debt. Also, while much of the continuous-time portion of the theory is based on Brownian motion, this third edition introduces jumps--for example, those associated with Poisson arrivals--in order to accommodate surprise events such as bond defaults. Applications include term-structure models, derivative valuation, and hedging methods. Numerical methods covered include Monte Carlo simulation and finite-difference solutions for partial differential equations. Each chapter provides extensive problem exercises and notes to the literature. A system of appendixes reviews the necessary mathematical concepts. And references have been updated throughout. With this new edition, Dynamic Asset Pricing Theory remains at the head of the field.

A First Course in Options Pricing Theory

A First Course in Options Pricing Theory
Author: Simone Calogero
Publisher: SIAM
Total Pages: 299
Release: 2023-06-01
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1611977649

Among the many branches of applied mathematics, options pricing theory occupies a unique position: it utilizes a wide range of advanced mathematical concepts, making it appealing to mathematicians, and it is regularly applied at financial institutions, making it indispensable to practitioners. The emergence of artificial intelligence in the financial industry has led to further interest in mathematical finance and has increased the demand for literature on this subject that is accessible to a large audience. This book presents a self-contained introduction to options pricing theory and includes a complete discussion of the required concepts in finance and probability theory; an introduction to basic models, emphasizing both critical thinking and practical applications; and over 200 exercises, several Python codes for the analysis and application of the options pricing models, and numerical projects intended to help close the gap between theory and practice. A First Course in Options Pricing Theory is suitable for an advanced undergraduate course on financial mathematics and options pricing theory in engineering, computer science, and applied mathematics programs. The reader is assumed to be familiar with the standard material in calculus and linear algebra. Stochastic calculus is not used in the book.

Financial Econometrics, Mathematics and Statistics

Financial Econometrics, Mathematics and Statistics
Author: Cheng-Few Lee
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 657
Release: 2019-06-03
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1493994298

This rigorous textbook introduces graduate students to the principles of econometrics and statistics with a focus on methods and applications in financial research. Financial Econometrics, Mathematics, and Statistics introduces tools and methods important for both finance and accounting that assist with asset pricing, corporate finance, options and futures, and conducting financial accounting research. Divided into four parts, the text begins with topics related to regression and financial econometrics. Subsequent sections describe time-series analyses; the role of binomial, multi-nomial, and log normal distributions in option pricing models; and the application of statistics analyses to risk management. The real-world applications and problems offer students a unique insight into such topics as heteroskedasticity, regression, simultaneous equation models, panel data analysis, time series analysis, and generalized method of moments. Written by leading academics in the quantitative finance field, allows readers to implement the principles behind financial econometrics and statistics through real-world applications and problem sets. This textbook will appeal to a less-served market of upper-undergraduate and graduate students in finance, economics, and statistics. ​

Handbook of Quantitative Finance and Risk Management

Handbook of Quantitative Finance and Risk Management
Author: Cheng-Few Lee
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 1700
Release: 2010-06-14
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0387771174

Quantitative finance is a combination of economics, accounting, statistics, econometrics, mathematics, stochastic process, and computer science and technology. Increasingly, the tools of financial analysis are being applied to assess, monitor, and mitigate risk, especially in the context of globalization, market volatility, and economic crisis. This two-volume handbook, comprised of over 100 chapters, is the most comprehensive resource in the field to date, integrating the most current theory, methodology, policy, and practical applications. Showcasing contributions from an international array of experts, the Handbook of Quantitative Finance and Risk Management is unparalleled in the breadth and depth of its coverage. Volume 1 presents an overview of quantitative finance and risk management research, covering the essential theories, policies, and empirical methodologies used in the field. Chapters provide in-depth discussion of portfolio theory and investment analysis. Volume 2 covers options and option pricing theory and risk management. Volume 3 presents a wide variety of models and analytical tools. Throughout, the handbook offers illustrative case examples, worked equations, and extensive references; additional features include chapter abstracts, keywords, and author and subject indices. From "arbitrage" to "yield spreads," the Handbook of Quantitative Finance and Risk Management will serve as an essential resource for academics, educators, students, policymakers, and practitioners.