We demonstrate that the use of asymptotic expansion as prior knowledge in the "deep BSDE solver", which is a deep learning method for high dimensional BSDEs proposed by Weinan E, Han & Jentzen (2017), drastically reduces the loss function and accelerates the speed of convergence. We illustrate the technique and its imp…
Paper presents a new backward deep BSDE method for solving nonlinear FBSDE problems.
problem Nonlinear Forward Backward Stochastic Differential Equations (FBSDE) with terminal conditions.
method Backward deep BSDE method applied to FBSDE with nonlinear generators and random initial conditions.
result Derives exact and Taylor-based approximations for time-stepping nonlinear BSDEs.
A new deep generative model uses BSDEs for high-dimensional data generation.
problem Generating high-dimensional complex data, especially images.
method Combines BSDEs with deep neural networks for training with MMD loss.
result BSDE-Gen effectively generates high-dimensional data with stochasticity.
Paper introduces a new method to solve complex PDEs efficiently.
problem Solving high-dimensional semilinear PDEs and BSDEs.
method Decomposes PDEs into linear and nonlinear parts, uses Deep BSDE solver with control variate method.
result Errors of the new method are much smaller than those of the original Deep BSDE solver.
As is known, an option price is a solution to a certain partial differential equation (PDE) with terminal conditions (payoff functions). There is a close association between the solution of PDE and the solution of a backward stochastic differential equation (BSDE). We can either solve the PDE to obtain option prices or…
Novel filter uses deep BSDE for nonlinear density approximation.
problem Nonlinear filtering problem.
method Bayesian filter based on deep BSDE and neural networks.
result Theoretical convergence rate confirmed in numerical examples.
A new method solves complex financial problems using deep learning.
problem Optimal stopping and option pricing in finance.
method Compound BSDE method, based on reformulating BSDEs.
result The method offers accurate and efficient solutions for high-dimensional problems.
New algorithm solves complex equations using deep learning.
problem High-dimensional nonlinear PDEs and BSDEs.
method Iterated time discretization, deep neural networks, stochastic gradient descent.
result Increased accuracy and reduced complexity compared to existing methods.
A new algorithm solves high-dimensional nonlinear BSDEs efficiently.
problem Solving high-dimensional nonlinear backward stochastic differential equations (BSDEs).
method Transformed BSDE into a differential deep learning problem using Malliavin calculus. Discretized integrals using Euler-Maruyama method. Approximated solution with three deep neural networks. Optimized parameters using a differential learning loss function.
result Our algorithm is more accurate and faster than other methods.
Deep learning method improves numerical approximation of FBSDEs with jumps.
problem Improving numerical solutions for FBSDEs with jumps.
method Deep learning-based approach for decoupled FBSDEs with jumps.
result A priori and a posteriori error estimates for finite and infinite activity cases.
A new algorithm solves high-dimensional nonlinear BSDEs using deep learning.
problem Solving high-dimensional nonlinear backward stochastic differential equations (BSDEs).
method Backward differential deep learning, reformulating BSDEs as differential deep learning problems, using Malliavin calculus, discretizing integrals with Euler-Maruyama method, approximating processes with DNNs, backwardly optimizing DNN parameters.
result The proposed algorithm efficiently approximates solutions and their derivatives for high-dimensional BSDEs.
Deep BSDE method for pricing and hedging complex financial portfolios.
problem Simultaneous pricing and delta-gamma hedging of large portfolios of multi-asset Bermudan options.
method Discretely reflected BSDEs, One Step Malliavin scheme, neural network regression Monte Carlo method.
result Efficient and accurate pricing and hedging strategies for high-dimensional portfolios.
KANHedge improves hedging of high-dimensional options using learnable B-spline activation functions.
problem Challenges in high-dimensional option pricing and hedging due to the curse of dimensionality.
method Introduces KANHedge, a novel BSDE-based hedger leveraging Kolmogorov-Arnold Networks with learnable B-spline activation functions.
result KANHedge provides improved hedging performance, achieving significant reductions in hedging cost metrics.
New deep learning method solves complex BSDEs efficiently.
problem Solving high-dimensional nonlinear BSDEs.
method Reformulate as global optimization, approximate solution with deep neural network, globally minimize quadratic local loss functions.
result Demonstrated effectiveness on various high-dimensional nonlinear BSDEs, including finance applications.
Unified approach combining BSDEs and PINNs for solving PDEs.
problem Solving high-dimensional partial differential equations.
method Interpolating between BSDEs and PINNs using diffusion loss.
result Unified understanding of numerical approaches for high-dimensional PDEs.
Paper proves deep learning method for stochastic control converges and outperforms existing algorithms.
problem Formulating and solving stochastic control problems using FBSDE and SMP.
method Deep learning algorithm based on SMP, with convergence proof and error bounds.
result Deep SMP-BSDE algorithm converges and outperforms existing methods in high-dimensional stochastic control problems.
New deep learning method solves stochastic control problems.
problem Solving strongly coupled FBSDEs for stochastic control.
method Modified deep BSDE method with new loss function.
result Empirical convergence of the new method for three problems.
We propose a new algorithm for solving parabolic partial differential equations (PDEs) and backward stochastic differential equations (BSDEs) in high dimension, by making an analogy between the BSDE and reinforcement learning with the gradient of the solution playing the role of the policy function, and the loss functi…
Deep learning solves complex volatility equations.
problem Solving path-dependent PDEs in rough volatility.
method Interpreting PDE as BSDE, using neural network reservoir approach.
result Proved theoretical convergence for least-square regression.
New integration method improves BSDE-based PDE solvers.
problem Discretization bias in standard BSDE-based solvers.
method Proposed Stratonovich-based BSDE formulation with stochastic Heun integration.
result Eliminates bias issues and outperforms EM-based variants.
New method tackles convergence issues in approximating FBSDEs.
problem Convergence issues in approximating coupled FBSDEs.
method Approximates initial condition for a family of FBSDEs, then uses it to approximate the original FBSDE.
result Method converges even when standard deep BSDE method fails.
Deep learning solves high-dimensional quadratic hedging problems.
problem High-dimensional incomplete markets with mean-variance and local risk minimization.
method Deep learning-based BSDE solver for optimal hedging strategies.
result High-dimensional quadratic hedging is efficiently computed with deep learning.
A new method uses deep learning to price barrier options.
problem Pricing barrier options with boundary conditions.
method Forward deep BSDEs with added nodes for barrier conditions.
result Can handle any barrier condition and boundary conditions.
Paper presents a neural network method for efficient xVA computation and risk management.
problem High-dimensional counterparty credit risk valuation and management.
method Neural network-based BSDE solver for coupled system of BSDEs for xVA.
result Efficient computation of xVA for high-dimensional portfolios.
A deep BSDE approach tackles multi-layered xVA calculations for portfolio valuation.
problem Computational intractability in nested simulations for multi-layered xVA calculations.
method Iterative deep BSDE approach, change-of-measure method, quantile regression for margin computation.
result Reduces computational demands and successfully scales to high-dimensional portfolios.
The paper addresses XVA valuation under market crises using a renewal process.
problem XVA valuation without considering market crises and illiquidity.
method Using an alternating renewal process, the paper develops a framework to price XVA under a state-dependent financial regime.
result The XVA price is characterized as a solution to a backward stochastic differential equation (BSDE).
Deep learning model solves high-dimensional PDEs using Actor-Critic approach.
problem Solving high-dimensional nonlinear PDEs efficiently.
method Reformulated PDE into BSDE system, inspired by Actor-Critic algorithm for deep RL.
result Improved model with fewer parameters, faster convergence, and less hyperparameter tuning.
Study uses G-BSDEs to decompose pricing kernels under robust G-expectation.
problem Long-term decomposition of robust pricing kernels under G-expectation.
method Proposes and analyzes three types of quadratic G-BSDEs to decompose pricing kernels.
result Pricing kernels decomposed into four components: discounting, transitory, symmetric martingale, and volatility uncertainty.
The paper tackles pricing vulnerable options via generalized BSDEs and penalization schemes.
problem Pricing options in a general hazard process setup.
method Establishes well-posedness and comparison theorems for generalized BSDEs and RBSDEs, studies penalization schemes.
result Well-posedness results and comparison theorems for generalized BSDEs and RBSDEs, extended penalization schemes.
Develops geometric BSDEs for modeling dynamic return risk measures.
problem Modeling continuous-time dynamic return risk measures.
method Introduces and develops Geometric Backward Stochastic Differential Equations (GBSDEs) and two-driver BSDEs.
result Establishes existence, regularity, uniqueness, and stability of solutions to GBSDEs.
A new method uses deep learning for optimal stopping problems.
problem Solving optimal stopping problems in financial mathematics.
method Deep primal-dual BSDE framework with a novel loss function.
result The method provides a true upper bound for the optimal value.
Deep Penalty Method solves high-dimensional optimal stopping problems using deep learning.
problem High-dimensional optimal stopping problems in American option pricing.
method Inspired by penalty method for PDEs, approximates penalized PDE with Deep BSDE framework.
result Error bound of DPM is O ( 1 λ ) + O ( λ h ) + O ( h ) O(\frac{1}{\lambda}) + O(\lambda h) + O(\sqrt{h}) O ( λ 1 ) + O ( λh ) + O ( h ) . Study on BSDEs with random time horizon, focusing on existence and properties.
problem Existence of solutions to BSDEs and reflected BSDEs with a random time horizon.
method Method of reduction and examination of BSDEs with lahdlaug driver.
result Existence of solutions to BSDEs and reflected BSDEs with a random time horizon.
New methods solve complex financial equations.
problem Solving backward stochastic differential equations driven by continuous-time Markov chains.
method Multi-stage Euler-Maruyama methods and multilevel spatial discretization.
result Efficiently solved stiff Markov BSDEs.
Deep neural network solves large multi-agent games for Markovian Nash equilibrium.
problem Finding Markovian Nash equilibrium in large multi-agent stochastic differential games.
method Reformulate as decoupled decision problems, solve iteratively using deep BSDE method.
result Proposed algorithm accurately finds Nash equilibrium in large games.
A new unsupervised learning method calibrates rough volatility models efficiently.
problem Efficient calibration of rough volatility models with minimal data.
method Unsupervised learning using BSDE representation and neural networks.
result The proposed scheme minimizes loss and approximates BSDE solution.
The paper characterizes dynamic return and star-shaped risk measures via BSDEs.
problem Characterizing dynamic return and star-shaped risk measures.
method Characterization of star-shaped functionals and BSDEs.
result Existence of convex BSDEs with non-empty set of supersolutions.
Proves global well-posedness for superquadratic BSDEs without Markovian assumption.
problem Global well-posedness of multidimensional superquadratic BSDEs without Markovian assumption.
method Interplay between local well-posedness of FBSDEs and backward iterations of superquadratic BSDEs.
result Global well-posedness of superquadratic BSDEs proved.
We discuss a general dynamic replication approach to counterparty credit risk modeling. This leads to a fundamental jump-process backward stochastic differential equation (BSDE) for the credit risk adjusted portfolio value. We then reduce the fundamental BSDE to a continuous BSDE. Depending on the close out value conve…
This paper is concerned with the determination of credit risk premia of defaultable contingent claims by means of indifference valuation principles. Assuming exponential utility preferences we derive representations of indifference premia of credit risk in terms of solutions of Backward Stochastic Differential Equation…
Deep fictitious play converges to Nash equilibrium in stochastic differential games.
problem Finding Nash equilibrium in large stochastic differential games.
method Decouples the game into sub-optimization problems and solves each player's optimal strategy with deep BSDE method.
result Deep fictitious play converges to the true Nash equilibrium.
BSDEs help in financial pricing and utility maximization.
problem Financial pricing and utility maximization in complex market models.
method Introduces and applies BSDEs to financial problems.
result Utilizes BSDEs for simple utility maximization solutions.
Deep neural RDEs improve portfolio optimization accuracy and risk sensitivity.
problem High-dimensional, path-dependent valuation and control problems.
method Coupling truncated log-signatures with a neural RDE backbone.
result Improved accuracy, tail fidelity, and training stability across various financial models.
We provide a probabilistic solution of a not necessarily Markovian control problem with a state constraint by means of a Backward Stochastic Differential Equation (BSDE). The novelty of our solution approach is that the BSDE possesses a singular terminal condition. We prove that a solution of the BSDE exists, thus part…
We study a doubly reflected backward stochastic differential equation (BSDE) with integrable parameters and the related Dynkin game. When the lower obstacle L L L and the upper obstacle U U U of the equation are completely separated, we construct a unique solution of the doubly reflected BSDE by pasting local solutions and…
Quantum machine learning solves high-dimensional PDEs with lower variance and improved accuracy.
problem Approximating solutions to high-dimensional parabolic PDEs.
method Pure Variational Quantum Circuit (VQC) for BSDE approximation, using temporal discretization and Monte Carlo simulation.
result VQC achieves lower variance and improved accuracy in most cases, particularly in highly nonlinear regimes.
Study approximates BSDEs with constraints using machine learning.
problem Approximating BSDEs with a constraint on the gains process.
method Discretization followed by machine learning approximation of the discretely constrained BSDE.
result The discretely constrained BSDE converges to the continuously constrained one as the mesh grid approaches zero.
We consider Lipschitz-type backward stochastic differential equations (BSDEs) driven by cylindrical martingales on the space of continuous functions. We show the existence and uniqueness of the solution of such infinite-dimensional BSDEs and prove that the sequence of solutions of corresponding finite-dimensional BSDEs…