We study a doubly reflected backward stochastic differential equation (BSDE) with integrable parameters and the related Dynkin game. When the lower obstacle L and the upper obstacle U of the equation are completely separated, we construct a unique solution of the doubly reflected BSDE by pasting local solutions and…
Study game options pricing in nonlinear markets, extending previous work.
problem Pricing game options in nonlinear markets without arbitrage.
method Detailed study of unilateral pricing, hedging, and exercising problems using BSDE approach.
result Explicit results obtained under suitable assumptions about solutions to BSDEs.
The aim of this paper is twofold. First, we extend the results of [33] concerning the existence and uniqueness of second-order reflected 2BSDEs to the case of two obstacles. Under some regularity assumptions on one of the barriers, similar to the ones in [10], and when the two barriers are completely separated, we prov…
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.
Study new BSDEs with mean reflection constraints.
problem Imposing mean reflection constraints on BSDE solutions.
method Introduced and analyzed new type of BSDEs with mean reflection constraints, proving well-posedness under natural Skorokhod condition.
result Extended results to include static risk measures, providing applications in super hedging.
Paper develops a new method for optimal stopping in American options.
problem Optimal stopping in American options with singular generators.
method Entropy-regularized penalization scheme for reflected BSDEs with singular generators.
result Limit of the penalization scheme solves a reflected BSDE with a logarithmically singular generator.
In this paper, we study a type of reflected BSDE with a constraint and introduce a new kind of nonlinear expectation via BSDE with a constraint and prove the Doob-Meyer decomposition with respect to the super(sub)martingale introduced by this nonlinear expectation. We then apply the results to the pricing of American o…
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 method decomposes submartingale systems for BSDEs with weak constraints.
problem Tackles decomposition of submartingale systems for BSDEs with weak constraints.
method Introduces Yg,ξ-submartingale systems and proves a Mertens decomposition using an original approach. result Proves a Mertens decomposition for Yg,ξ-submartingale systems. We generalize the primal-dual methodology, which is popular in the pricing of early-exercise options, to a backward dynamic programming equation associated with time discretization schemes of (reflected) backward stochastic differential equations (BSDEs). Taking as an input some approximate solution of the backward dyn…
Optimal stopping problem solved for irregular reward processes without regularity assumptions.
problem Optimal stopping with non-linear f-expectation for irregular reward processes. method Characterization of value process Y as Ef-Snell envelope of ξ; infinitesimal characterization via Reflected BSDE. result Value process Y can be aggregated by an optional process Y. Deep learning method uses asymptotic expansion to solve high-dimensional BSDEs faster.
problem Solving high-dimensional BSDEs efficiently.
method Asymptotic expansion as prior knowledge in deep learning for BSDEs.
result Significantly reduces loss function and accelerates convergence.
Extends pricing of American options in nonlinear markets.
problem Pricing American options in nonlinear markets.
method Detailed study of unilateral valuation problems, BSDE approach.
result Explicit pricing, hedging, and exercising results.
Study pricing and hedging for American options in a market with default risk.
problem Pricing and hedging American options in a market with default risk.
method Defines seller's and buyer's superhedging prices using optimal stopping problems and nonlinear expectations.
result Seller's and buyer's superhedging prices coincide and are characterized by nonlinear reflected 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.
Upper bounds on constants for Brownian motion with sticky boundary.
problem Bounding constants for Brownian motion with sticky boundary.
method Interpolation approach based on energy interactions and Reilly formula.
result Upper bounds on Poincaré and Logarithmic Sobolev constants.
Investment strategy optimization from discrete to continuous models.
problem Optimizing investment strategies and stopping times in both continuous and discrete settings.
method Characterized value functions via quadratic reflected BSDEs for continuous case, discretized BSDEs for discrete case, and derived uniform convergence rates.
result Uniform convergence and rate from discrete to continuous quadratic reflected BSDEs.
We introduce the concept of singular recursive utility. This leads to a kind of singular BSDE which, to the best of our knowledge, has not been studied before. We show conditions for existence and uniqueness of a solution for this kind of singular BSDE. Furthermore, we analyze the problem of maximizing the singular rec…
Corrects gaps in earlier papers on 2BSDEs with reflections.
problem Gaps in earlier papers on 2BSDEs with reflections.
method Corrects gaps and provides insights on 2RBSDEs properties.
result Corrected gaps in earlier papers and provided insights.
Solves risk-aware optimal switching problems in discrete time.
problem Non-Markovian optimal switching problems with risk awareness and general filtration.
method Solves reflected backward stochastic difference equations.
result Existence and uniqueness of solutions for the problems.
We propose a new method for the numerical solution of backward stochastic differential equations (BSDEs) which finds its roots in Fourier analysis. The method consists of an Euler time discretization of the BSDE with certain conditional expectations expressed in terms of Fourier transforms and computed using the fast F…
New decomposition for submartingales aids American option hedging in incomplete markets.
problem Hedging American options in incomplete markets with jumps.
method Introduced nonlinear optional decomposition for Yg,ξ-submartingales. result Infinitesimal characterization of buyer's superhedging price.
A knot in the 3-sphere is called doubly slice if it is a slice of an unknotted 2-sphere in the 4-sphere. We give a bi-sequence of new obstructions for a knot being doubly slice. We construct it following the idea of Cochran-Orr-Teichner's filtration of the classical knot concordance group. This yields a bi-filtration o…
In this paper, we analyze a real-valued reflected backward stochastic differential equation (RBSDE) with an unbounded obstacle and an unbounded terminal condition when its generator f has quadratic growth in the z-variable. In particular, we obtain existence, comparison, and stability results, and consider the opti…
In this paper we study Backward Stochastic Differential Equations with two reflecting right continuous with left limits obstacles (or barriers) when the noise is given by Brownian motion and a Poisson random measure mutually independent. The jumps of the obstacle processes could be either predictable or inaccessible. W…
We consider an American contingent claim on a financial market where the buyer has additional information. Both agents (seller and buyer) observe the same prices, while the information available to them may differ due to some extra exogenous knowledge the buyer has. The buyer's information flow is modeled by an initial…
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.
A new approach to managing counterparty credit risk using BSDEs.
problem Managing counterparty credit risk in financial markets.
method Dynamic replication approach and fundamental BSDE for credit risk modeling.
result A reduced fundamental BSDE solution for explicit or approximate representation of credit risk adjusted portfolio value.
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.
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.
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.
The paper represents performance processes in incomplete markets using BSDE.
problem Incomplete markets with stochastic factors.
method Ergodic and infinite horizon BSDEs for homothetic forward performance processes.
result Derivation of representations for power, exponential, and logarithmic forward performance processes.
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.
Solves new quadratic BSDE systems for market performance analysis.
problem Characterizing forward performance processes in regime switching markets.
method Introduces and solves ergodic BSDE systems in infinite time horizon.
result Connection between ergodic BSDE solutions and long-term growth rates of utility maximization.
The paper studies BSDEs and their densities in biology and finance.
problem Existence of densities for solutions of BSDEs.
method Conditions for Malliavin differentiability and application to gene expression and finance.
result Results on existence of densities for BSDEs solutions.
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…
Study forward entropic risk measures using BSDEs, showing convergence and comparing with classical measures.
problem Understanding the behavior of forward entropic risk measures over long maturities.
method Utilized ergodic BSDEs to represent and analyze forward entropic risk measures.
result Forward entropic risk measures converge to a constant exponentially fast for long maturities.
In this work we study the price-hedge issue for general defaultable contracts characterized by the presence of a contingent CSA of switching type. This is a contingent risk mitigation mechanism that allow the counterparties of a defaultable contract to switch from zero to full/perfect collateralization and switch back …
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.
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.
The difference between slice and doubly-slice knots is reflected in algebra by the difference between metabolic and hyperbolic Blanchfield linking forms. We exploit this algebraic distinction to refine the classical Witt group of linking forms by defining a `double Witt group' of linking forms. We calculate the double …
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.
Study solves BSDEs for bond market hedging, proving convergence of strategies.
problem Approximate hedging in bond markets using BSDEs.
method Existence and uniqueness of solutions for infinite-dimensional BSDEs driven by cylindrical martingales.
result Sequence of locally risk-minimizing strategies converges to generalized hedging strategy.
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…
Extends stability approach to BSDEs with jumps, providing criteria for existence and uniqueness.
problem Existence and uniqueness of solutions to BSDEs with jumps.
method Monotone stability approach, non-convex generator, non-global Lipschitz conditions.
result Concrete criteria for existence and uniqueness of solutions, comparison, and bounds.
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.
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.