A new method uses Legendre multiwavelets to price discrete double barrier options efficiently.
problem Pricing discrete double barrier options efficiently with reduced CPU time.
method Approximating recursive solutions of the heat equation using Legendre multiwavelets and operational matrix form.
result The method significantly reduces CPU time and is efficient for increasing monitoring dates.
A fast numerical method for pricing double barrier options using Lagrange interpolation.
problem Pricing discrete double barrier knock-out call options efficiently.
method Approximating recursive solutions of the heat equation with Lagrange interpolation on Jacobi polynomials nodes.
result The method significantly reduces CPU time as the number of monitoring dates increases.
Efficient semi-analytic methods for pricing double barrier options with time-dependent parameters.
problem Pricing and calibration of double barrier options with time-dependent parameters.
method Two approaches: General Integral transform method and Heat Potential method.
result Semi-analytic techniques are more efficient for pricing double barrier options than traditional numerical methods.
We determine the price of digital double barrier options with an arbitrary number of barrier periods in the Black-Scholes model. This means that the barriers are active during some time intervals, but are switched off in between. As an application, we calculate the value of a structure floor for structured notes whose …
Unified pricing method for FX options with barriers.
problem Calculating the value and sensitivities of FX options with barriers.
method Unified Vanna-Volga pricing technique for single and double barrier FX options.
result Derivation of closed formulas for Delta, Vega, Vanna, and Volga.
Path integral method calculates barrier option prices.
problem Barrier option pricing in finance.
method Path integral method applied to trapezoid and square potential barriers.
result Analytical expressions for option pricing derived.
Paper extends Lévy models with memory to better price FX double barrier options.
problem Efficiently pricing double barrier options in complex FX models.
method Introduces regime-switching Lévy models with memory and a modified numerical method.
result New models and method improve accuracy of option pricing.
Fast method developed for pricing barrier options and joint Lévy process distributions.
problem Accurate pricing of barrier options and joint distributions in Lévy models.
method Dual space calculations, Wiener-Hopf factorization, sinh-deformations, Gaver-Wynn Rho acceleration.
result Achieves precision of 10−15 in seconds and 10−9−10−8 in fractions of a second. A fast method for pricing various financial options.
problem Efficient pricing of discretely monitored early-exercise options.
method A quadrature technique-based method using elementary calculations and a fixed grid.
result Convergence rate of O(1/N4) and complexity of O(MNlogN). New method for efficient pricing of double barrier options in Lévy models.
problem Difficulties in accurately and quickly calculating prices of double barrier options in jump models.
method GWR-SINH method based on Gaver-Wynn-Rho acceleration applied to Bromwich integral.
result Accurate and fast calculations of prices of double barrier options in jump models achieved.
Path integral method calculates PDBS option prices with time-dependent parameters.
problem Pricing proportional double-barrier step options with time-dependent interest rates and volatilities.
method Path integral method applied to a quantum mechanical analogy of barrier options.
result Derivation of pricing kernel for PDBS options with time-dependent parameters.
We present the method of moments approach to pricing barrier-type options when the underlying is modelled by a general class of jump diffusions. By general principles the option prices are linked to certain infinite dimensional linear programming problems. Subsequently approximating those systems by finite dimensional …
Paper develops a new method for pricing complex financial options.
problem Pricing European-style double barrier knock-out options for homogeneous diffusions.
method Neumann series of Bessel functions representation for one-dimensional time-homogeneous diffusions.
result Efficient and simple numerical method for pricing and hedging.
A time-dependent double-barrier option is a derivative security that delivers the terminal value φ(ST) at expiry T if neither of the continuous time-dependent barriers $b_\pm:[0,T]\to \RR_+$ have been hit during the time interval [0,T]. Using a probabilistic approach we obtain a decomposition of the barrier opti…
Hamiltonian method applied to floating barrier options pricing.
problem Pricing of floating barrier options.
method Hamiltonian approach in quantum mechanics applied to barrier options.
result Analytical expressions for pricing kernel and option price derived.
This paper deals with a high-order accurate implicit finite-difference approach to the pricing of barrier options. In this way various types of barrier options are priced, including barrier options paying rebates, and options on dividend-paying-stocks. Moreover, the barriers may be monitored either continuously or disc…
New Monte Carlo method for calculating sensitivities of barrier options.
problem Calculating sensitivities for discontinuous payoff functions in barrier options.
method Combining one-step survival idea with stable differentiation approach.
result Calculated sensitivities for different types of barrier options.
The presence of discrete dividends complicates the derivation and form of pricing formulas even for vanilla options. Existing analytic, numerical, and theoretical approximations provide results of varying quality and performance. Here, we compare the analytic approach, developed and effective for European puts and call…
In this short paper, in order to price occupation-time options, such as (double-barrier) step options and quantile options, we derive various joint distributions of a mixed-exponential jump-diffusion process and its occupation times of intervals.
We examine optimal quadratic hedging of barrier options in a discretely sampled exponential Lévy model that has been realistically calibrated to reflect the leptokurtic nature of equity returns. Our main finding is that the impact of hedging errors on prices is several times higher than the impact of other pricing bias…
Study efficient pricing for barrier options in stochastic-volatility models with leverage correction.
problem Barrier options are sensitive to volatility dynamics, especially leverage, making accurate pricing difficult.
method Developed a class of continuous-path stochastic-clock volatility models and a systematic small-ρ expansion to incorporate leverage.
result Transform-only pricing formulas for barrier derivatives are fast and numerically stable, even for negative leverage.
The CONLeg method prices and hedges various option types using Legendre series.
problem Pricing and hedging European-type, early-exercise, and discrete-monitored barrier options.
method Algorithm for the convolution of Legendre series (CONLeg method) applied to Levy process.
result High accuracy in pricing and hedging, especially for deep out-of-the-money and long/mature options.
New numerical method for pricing barrier options with continuous monitoring.
problem Pricing barrier options with continuous monitoring of underlying asset.
method Developed a numerical scheme to calculate fluctuation identities for exponential Lévy processes.
result Error analysis shows continuous monitoring limits discretely monitored scheme's accuracy.
A new model adds stochastic spot/volatility correlation to Heston model for better exotic pricing.
problem Improving exotic option pricing in foreign exchange markets.
method Developed a Double Heston model with stochastic spot/volatility correlation, an affine model.
result The new model increases prices of out-of-the-money knockout options and one touch options.
Lewis and Mordecki have computed the Wiener-Hopf factorization of a Lévy process whose restriction on ]0,+∞[ of their Lévy measure has a rational Laplace transform. That allows to compute the distribution of (Xt,inf0≤s≤tXs). For the same class of Lévy processes, we compute the distribution of $ (…
New method calculates credit exposures for complex options efficiently.
problem Efficient calculation of credit exposures for complex options.
method Dynamic Chebyshev method for closed-form approximation.
result Highly efficient evaluation of credit exposures for large paths.
Study geometric step options with jumps, deriving pricing equations and characterizations.
problem Pricing geometric step options in markets with jumps.
method Symmetry and parity relations, partial integro-differential equations, ordinary integro-differential equations.
result Derive semi-analytical pricing results for geometric step options.
Sequential Monte Carlo (SMC) methods have successfully been used in many applications in engineering, statistics and physics. However, these are seldom used in financial option pricing literature and practice. This paper presents SMC method for pricing barrier options with continuous and discrete monitoring of the barr…
An efficient conditioning technique, the so-called Brownian Bridge simulation, has previously been applied to eliminate pricing bias that arises in applications of the standard discrete-time Monte Carlo method to evaluate options written on the continuous-time extrema of an underlying asset. It is based on the simple a…
We consider model-free pricing of digital options, which pay out if the underlying asset has crossed both upper and lower barriers. We make only weak assumptions about the underlying process (typically continuity), but assume that the initial prices of call options with the same maturity and all strikes are known. Unde…
Spectral filters enhance option pricing methods using Hilbert transforms.
problem Improving convergence rates of option pricing methods.
method Using spectral filters to improve convergence of numerical schemes based on discrete Hilbert transforms.
result Improved convergence rates, especially polynomial convergence, achieved with spectral filtering.
Using spectral decomposition techniques and singular perturbation theory, we develop a systematic method to approximate the prices of a variety of options in a fast mean-reverting stochastic volatility setting. Four examples are provided in order to demonstrate the versatility of our method. These include: European opt…
The model outperforms other models in option pricing, especially for short-term implied volatility.
problem Improper calibration and pricing of exotic options in financial models.
method Stochastic volatility model with double-exponential jumps, Fourier pricing techniques.
result The model outperforms other models in fitting the short-term implied volatility smile and pricing exotic options.
The paper calculates prices for multi-step barrier options under the Black-Scholes model.
problem Calculating prices for multi-step barrier options with varying barriers and time steps.
method Derives a general, explicit expression for option prices using the Black-Scholes model and a multi-step reflection principle.
result Derives a multi-step reflection principle that generalizes the reflection principle of Brownian motion.
New method improves barrier option pricing for high volatility assets.
problem Efficient pricing of barrier options on high volatility assets.
method Subset Simulation for barrier option pricing.
result The method outperforms standard Monte Carlo and multilevel Monte Carlo approaches.
Deep learning solves barrier options with stochastic volatility.
problem Solving barrier options with stochastic volatility.
method Unsupervised deep learning neural networks trained to satisfy PDE and boundary conditions.
result Neural networks accurately price barrier options in a single framework.
The paper derives formulas for option pricing and random walk expectations.
problem Calculating the price of barrier and lookback options.
method Inverse Z-transform, Fourier/Laplace inversion, Wiener-Hopf factorization, and numerical methods.
result Efficient numerical methods for option pricing are developed.
In this article, we study the problem of pricing defaultable bond with discrete default intensity and barrier under constant risk free short rate using higher order binary options and their integrals. In our credit risk model, the risk free short rate is a constant and the default event occurs in an expected manner whe…
New method calculates barrier option Greeks using Wiener path integrals.
problem Computing first-order Greeks for barrier options efficiently.
method Developed chain rules for Wiener path integrals.
result Effectiveness demonstrated through numerical examples.
We use Lie symmetry methods to price certain types of barrier options. Usually Lie symmetry methods cannot be used to solve the Black-Scholes equation for options because the function defining the maturity condition for an option is not smooth. However, for barrier options, this restriction can be accommodated and a sy…
We provided an analytical representation of the price of a barrier option with one type of special moving barrier. We consider the case that risk free rate, dividend rate and stock volatility are time dependent. We get a pricing formula and put call parity for barrier option when the moving barrier has a special relati…
Paper applies subdiffusive dynamics to American and barrier options pricing.
problem Valuation of American and barrier options in subdiffusive financial models.
method Proposes weighted finite difference and Longstaff-Schwartz methods for valuation.
result Numerical valuation of American and barrier options demonstrated.
In this paper we analyse financial implications of exchangeability and similar properties of finite dimensional random vectors. We show how these properties are reflected in prices of some basket options in view of the well-known put-call symmetry property and the duality principle in option pricing. A particular atten…
Finite element method for SABR model pricing under various interest rates.
problem Pricing vanilla and barrier options under the SABR stochastic volatility model.
method Finite element discretization of non-symmetric Dirichlet forms for degenerate parabolic equations.
result Well-posedness of the variational formulation and error analysis for finite element discretization.
New efficient method for inverse Z-transform reduces complexity significantly.
problem Efficient numerical realization of inverse Z-transform for large n.
method Derives sufficient conditions for new scheme, applies to option pricing.
result Significant reduction in complexity for large n, especially for European options.
We demonstrate effectiveness of the first-order algorithm from [Milstein, Tretyakov. Theory Prob. Appl. 47 (2002), 53-68] in application to barrier option pricing. The algorithm uses the weak Euler approximation far from barriers and a special construction motivated by linear interpolation of the price near barriers. I…
New formulas for barrier options in stochastic volatility models with nonzero correlation.
problem Calculating barrier options prices in models with nonzero correlation.
method Derivation of two novel closed-form formulas: Hull and White type and Alòs-like decomposition.
result Closed-form formulas for barrier options in stochastic volatility models with nonzero correlation.
Research provides explicit NPV expressions for double barrier strategies.
problem Calculating expected NPVs of double barrier strategies for regular diffusions.
method Explicit expression using bivariate q-scale function with perturbation technique.
result Explicit expressions for expected NPVs are derived for certain cases.