This study compares SPX and VIX options and quantifies their relationship.
problem Understanding the relationship between SPX and VIX options markets.
method Uses moment formulas in a model-free approach to compare implied volatilities.
result SPX options reflect the extreme-strike asymptotics of VIX options and vice versa.
This paper proposes a new model for SPX and VIX derivatives markets.
problem Joint calibration of SPX and VIX markets.
method Composite change of time structure in a time-changed Lévy model.
result Explicit characteristic function and pricing formula derived.
The paper calibrates SPX and VIX options using optimal transport.
problem Joint calibration of SPX and VIX options or futures.
method Semimartingale optimal transport problem with PDE formulation and dual formulation.
result The model accurately calibrates SPX, VIX options, and futures simultaneously.
The Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) Volatility Index, VIX, is calculated based on prices of out-of-the-money put and call options on the S&P 500 index (SPX). Sometimes called the "investor fear gauge," the VIX is a measure of the implied volatility of the SPX, and is observed to be correlated with the 30-day real…
Market maker optimizes SPX and VIX spread using quadratic rough Heston model.
problem Maximizing profit from SPX and VIX spread while managing inventory risk.
method Uses quadratic rough Heston model to optimize multi-asset market making problem, approximating high-dimensional optimization.
result Asymptotic closed-form solution for optimization problem.
A new model fits SPX and VIX volatility surfaces and term structures efficiently.
problem Calibrating SPX and VIX volatility models to market data.
method Gaussian polynomial volatility models, joint calibration, functional quantization, Neural Networks.
result A conventional one-factor Markovian model outperforms rough and non-rough models.
ARBITER learns SPX-VIX term structures without arbitrage constraints.
problem Arbitrage-free modeling of SPX-VIX term structures.
method Risk-neutral neural operator mapping market states to operator outputs enforcing static arbitrage constraints.
result ARBITER outperforms other models in derivatives term structure evaluation metrics.
Model captures SPX and VIX volatility surfaces and skew-stickiness ratio.
problem Capturing volatility dynamics in financial markets.
method Two-factor Quintic Ornstein-Uhlenbeck (OU) model with polynomial volatility.
result Model accurately represents SPX and VIX volatility surfaces and SSR.
A new method for generating SPX and VIX risk scenarios using perturbed optimal transport.
problem Generating accurate risk estimates for SPX and VIX without full recalibration.
method A joint optimal transport calibration with perturbation methodology for sensitivities, combined with Skew Stickiness Ratio dynamics.
result The proposed method produces accurate risk estimates relative to full recalibration and is computationally faster.
This paper shows how to recover a stochastic volatility model (SVM) from a market model of the VIX futures term structure. Market models have more flexibility for fitting of curves than do SVMs, and therefore are better suited for pricing VIX futures and VIX derivatives. But the VIX itself is a derivative of the S&P500…
A new volatility model calibrates SPX & VIX smiles with 6 parameters.
problem Joint calibration of SPX and VIX smiles with a simple model.
method Quintic Ornstein-Uhlenbeck volatility model with polynomial volatility process.
result Remarkable joint fits of SPX-VIX smiles with only 6 parameters.
The model uses signatures to accurately calibrate SPX and VIX options without jumps or rough volatility.
problem Joint calibration of SPX and VIX options without jumps or rough volatility.
method The approach uses a stochastic volatility model with signatures of polynomial diffusions to price and calibrate SPX and VIX options.
result Highly accurate calibration results for SPX and VIX options without adding jumps or rough volatility.
The paper provides formulas for volatility in various models, including rough volatility.
problem Calibrating SPX and VIX options with rough volatility models.
method Developed explicit formulae using Malliavin calculus for Gaussian processes.
result New insights on joint calibration of SPX and VIX options.
Proposes a new model for equity options calibration.
problem Calibration of joint SPX/VIX options.
method Replaces fractional Brownian motion with grey Brownian motion.
result Shows potential advantages and calibration results for new model.
Survey of continuous volatility models, focusing on fractional and rough methods.
problem Stylized facts driving continuous volatility modeling.
method Historical development and fractional/rough methods.
result Characterization of landmark models and recent advances.
This paper speeds up PDV model calibration by learning SPX and VIX prices.
problem Slow calibration of the 4-factor PDV model due to expensive outer simulation.
method Learning SPX and VIX prices with neural networks to reduce outer simulation time.
result Calibration times reduced to just a few seconds.
This study provides a consistent and efficient pricing method for both Standard & Poor's 500 Index (SPX) options and the Chicago Board Options Exchange's Volatility Index (VIX) options under a multiscale stochastic volatility model. To capture the multiscale volatility of the financial market, our model adds a fast sca…
A new framework for SPX and VIX hedging that combines AI and market dynamics.
problem Jointly hedging SPX and VIX exposures under transaction costs and regime shifts.
method Integrates an SSVI-based implied-volatility surface and a Cboe-compliant VIX computation with a control layer that enforces safety as constraints.
result Reduces expected shortfall while suppressing nuisance turnover in a reproducible synthetic environment.
The rough Bergomi model introduced by Bayer, Friz and Gatheral has been outperforming conventional Markovian stochastic volatility models by reproducing implied volatility smiles in a very realistic manner, in particular for short maturities. We investigate here the dynamics of the VIX and the forward variance curve ge…
Deep learning calibrates a rough Heston model to match implied volatilities.
problem Calibrating the quadratic rough Heston model to match market implied volatilities.
method Multi-factor approximation and deep learning for efficient calibration.
result The model accurately reproduces SPX and VIX implied volatilities.
Fitting simultaneously SPX and VIX smiles is known to be one of the most challenging problems in volatility modeling. A long-standing conjecture due to Julien Guyon is that it may not be possible to calibrate jointly these two quantities with a model with continuous sample-paths. We present the quadratic rough Heston m…
It has often been stated that, within the class of continuous stochastic volatility models calibrated to vanillas, the price of a VIX future is maximized by the Dupire local volatility model. In this article we prove that this statement is incorrect: we build a continuous stochastic volatility model in which a VIX futu…
Survey of Optimal Transport for model calibration.
problem Model calibration using Optimal Transport.
method General framework and numerical algorithms for various models.
result Calibration of volatility models and path-dependent options.
Linking SV and PDV models for better volatility forecasts.
problem Improving volatility forecasting models.
method Assumed density filtering to map SV models to PDV representations, introducing calibration procedure.
result Improves in-sample fit and robust out-of-sample forecasts.
The paper studies Fourier-Laplace transforms in polynomial OU volatility models for option pricing.
problem Calibrating and pricing options in polynomial Ornstein-Uhlenbeck volatility models.
method Analyzes Fourier-Laplace transforms, connects to Riccati equations, and develops numerical schemes.
result Establishes existence and solution for Riccati equations and provides efficient numerical methods.
We utilize the symmetric thermal optimal path (TOPS) method to examine the dynamic interaction patterns between the VIX and VIX futures markets. We document that the VIX dominates the VIX futures more in the first few years, especially before the introduction of VIX options. We further observe that the TOPS paths show …
Study finds rough volatility models underperform in SPX option pricing.
problem Inconsistency of rough volatility models with SPX option prices.
method Empirical study using SPX options data, comparing rough and Markovian models.
result Rough volatility models with H∈(0,1/2) are inconsistent with SPX smiles, especially at short maturities. The paper studies the continuous-time dynamics of VIX with stochastic volatility and jumps in VIX and volatility. Built on the general parametric affine model with stochastic volatility and jump in logarithm of VIX, we derive a linear relation between the stochastic volatility factor and VVIX index. We detect the exist…
We formulate and analyze an inverse problem using derivatives prices to obtain an implied filtering density on volatility's hidden state. Stochastic volatility is the unobserved state in a hidden Markov model (HMM) and can be tracked using Bayesian filtering. However, derivative data can be considered as conditional ex…
Proposes a new VIX futures trading strategy based on term structure modeling.
problem Optimizing VIX futures trading based on term structure.
method Assumes VIX futures term structure follows a Markov model. Uses a deep neural network to model the functional dependence between VIX futures curve, positions, and expected utility.
result Backtests show reasonable portfolio performance and optimal long/short positions.
The paper develops a neural network model for SPX option pricing.
problem Developing an empirical model for SPX option pricing.
method Formulated and rigorously evaluated several statistical models including neural network, random forest, and linear regression.
result The neural network model outperforms other models and Black-Scholes-Merton model for SPX option pricing.
We study a series of static and dynamic portfolios of VIX futures and their effectiveness to track the VIX index. We derive each portfolio using optimization methods, and evaluate its tracking performance from both empirical and theoretical perspectives. Among our results, we show that static portfolios of different VI…
Stress, edge crossings, and crossing angles play an important role in the quality and readability of graph drawings. Most standard graph drawing algorithms optimize one of these criteria which may lead to layouts that are deficient in other criteria. We introduce an optimization framework, Stress-Plus-X (SPX), that sim…
Investment strategies involving cryptocurrencies and VIX INDEX show positive impact in market performance.
problem Investment strategies involving cryptocurrencies and VIX INDEX.
method Parameter estimation on raw data, comparison of two different portfolios, and analysis of different market conditions.
result VIX INDEX positively impacts the investment portfolio of cryptocurrencies in both standard and downward markets.
We develop a new model for VIX derivatives with closed-form solutions.
problem VIX derivatives pricing and risk management.
method Data-driven Legendre polynomial model for VIX volatility, deriving analytical series solutions.
result Equal or superior accuracy compared to existing models, offering an efficient alternative.
Study on VIX options pricing in SABR model, showing infinite prices due to volatility explosion.
problem Infinite VIX futures and call prices due to volatility explosion in SABR model.
method Analyzing SABR model, showing vt as unique solution to diffusion process, proving explosion using Feller test, proposing capped volatility process. result VIX futures and call prices are infinite for any maturity due to volatility explosion, but capped volatility process mitigates this issue.
Model monthly VIX and stock returns using log-Heston model.
problem Modeling monthly VIX and stock index returns accurately.
method Log-Heston model applied to logarithm of VIX as an autoregression, normalizing stock returns by VIX.
result Model captures independent, identically distributed Gaussian stock returns after normalization.
A new modelling approach that directly prescribes dynamics to the term structure of VIX futures is proposed in this paper. The approach is motivated by the tractability enjoyed by models that directly prescribe dynamics to the VIX, practices observed in interest-rate modelling, and the desire to develop a platform to b…
A new model for S&P 500 and VIX options pricing and calibration.
problem Calibrating and pricing S&P 500 and VIX options with a 4-factor path-dependent volatility model.
method Pathwise neural network approximation of VIX, leveraging Markovianity of the 4-factor model.
result The model accurately fits S&P 500 implied volatilities and reproduces VIX option smiles.
Efficiently price VIX options using multilevel Monte Carlo in rough Bergomi model.
problem Pricing VIX options in a rough Bergomi model with high computational complexity.
method Combining rectangle discretization, Cholesky sampling, and multilevel Monte Carlo.
result Reduced computational complexity to O(ε−2log2(ε)) and asymptotically optimal O(ε−2). New method identifies uncertainty shocks in financial markets using revised VIX.
problem Traditional VIX fails to capture non-Gaussian, heavy-tailed asset returns.
method Fit a double-subordinated Normal Inverse Gaussian Levy process to S&P 500 option prices to construct a revised VIX.
result Revised VIX provides a more comprehensive measure of volatility reflecting extreme movements and heavy tails.
Study leading-order asymptotics for VIX option prices in Bergomi models.
problem Understanding VIX option pricing in Bergomi models.
method Analytical approach to derive leading-order asymptotics for VIX option prices in Bergomi models.
result Closed-form solutions for VIX option prices in Bergomi models are derived.
A new LSV model uses relative quantities for better trading and risk management.
problem Inability to use intuitive and stable parameters in LSV models.
method Develops a hybrid method using relative quantities for efficient derivative pricing and scenario generation.
result Shows improved stability and ease of use for model parameters.
We create precise formulas for VIX option implied volatility.
problem Calibrating VIX option prices in forward variance models.
method Developed closed-form expansions using weak-approximation techniques.
result Explicit formulas for implied volatility with computable correction terms.
This paper uses machine learning to improve VIX index calculation and detect market manipulation.
problem Inaccuracies and potential market manipulation in VIX index calculation.
method Replicates VIX index using a subset of SP options and neural networks.
result A small number of SP options can accurately replicate the VIX index.
The rBergomi model is improved with a regime switching change of measure to match market VIX smiles.
problem The rBergomi model produces flat VIX smiles, not matching market observations.
method A regime switching stochastic change of measure is applied to the rBergomi model, using an inhomogeneous fractional Ornstein-Uhlenbeck equation and an efficient Monte Carlo method.
result The model produces upward sloping VIX smiles, aligning with market observations.
We create consistent option surfaces without arbitrage.
problem Constructing consistent option surfaces free of arbitrage across different maturities.
method Combining PCA-Smolyak approximation with chain-consistent diffusion and c-EMOT bridge.
result Computable certificates for strong convexity, solver correctness, and Dupire/Greeks stability.
The VIX is used to model corporate bond volatility and returns.
problem Modeling volatility and returns for corporate bonds using observable data.
method Applied stochastic volatility models using the VIX index to corporate bond rates and spreads.
result Residuals of corporate bond returns divided by VIX are closer to Gaussian white noise.