The new notion of maturity-independent risk measures is introduced and contrasted with the existing risk measurement concepts. It is shown, by means of two examples, one set on a finite probability space and the other in a diffusion framework, that, surprisingly, some of the widely utilized risk measures cannot be used…
The document proposes a model to measure project risk management maturity.
problem The rapid change in the global environment makes risk management crucial for project success.
method Develops a maturity model to assess organizations' risk management capabilities.
result Measures the effectiveness of organizations in managing project risks.
The paper analyzes the mathematics of the relationship between the default risk and yield-to-maturity of a coupon bond. It is shown that the yield-to-maturity is driven not only by the default probability and recovery rate of the bond but also by other contractual characteristics of the bond that are not commonly assoc…
Model shows how banks' hidden-to-maturity accounting can mask run risk and lead to financial instability.
problem Run risk and hidden-to-maturity accounting in banking systems.
method Balance sheet model and optimization problem to assess run risk and resilience.
result Held-to-maturity accounting can mask revaluation losses and increase run risk.
New tensor approach models global fixed income risks across maturities and economies.
problem Lack of models capturing multi-dimensional data in global fixed income markets.
method Introduces tensor-valued approach to model shared risks among multiple interest rate curves.
result Estimates risk factors decomposable into maturity and country domains, enabling tailored portfolio management.
We build on the work in Fackler and King 1990, and propose a more general calibration model for implied risk neutral densities. Our model allows for the joint calibration of a set of densities at different maturities and dates through a Bayesian dynamic Beta Markov Random Field. Our approach allows for possible time de…
We provide explicit conditions on the distribution of risk-neutral log-returns which yield sharp asymptotic estimates on the implied volatility smile. We allow for a variety of asymptotic regimes, including both small maturity (with arbitrary strike) and extreme strike (with arbitrary bounded maturity), extending previ…
Using elements from the theory of ergodic backward stochastic differential equations (BSDE), we study the behavior of forward entropic risk measures. We provide their general representation results (via both BSDE and convex duality) and examine their behavior for risk positions of long maturities. We show that forward …
The paper shows real market exists free lunches with vanishing risks.
problem The hypothesis of no free lunches with vanishing risk in real markets.
method Accurately hedged extreme-maturity zero-coupon bond.
result FLVRs naturally exist in the real market.
Model shows how banks' fears of future defaults can cause immediate financial stress.
problem How banks' future default worries cause immediate financial stress.
method Dynamic interbank model with endogenous distress contagion, mark-to-market valuation adjustment, forward-backward approach.
result Distress contagion acts as a stochastic volatility term leading to clustering and down-market spikes.
The paper analyzes Asian options in local volatility models at short maturity.
problem Short-maturity pricing and hedging of Asian options in local volatility models.
method Approximation of local volatility model by Gaussian process at short maturity, combined with Malliavin calculus.
result Short-maturity Asian option prices and delta values approximate European counterparts with a specific volatility function.
New framework values ESOs with multiple exercises and job termination risk.
problem Valuing ESOs with complex exercise patterns and job termination risk.
method Fourier transform, finite differences, and maturity randomization methods.
result Analytic formulae for ESO costs under various conditions.
Generative model prices options and extracts risk-neutral densities.
problem Price options and extract risk-neutral densities from market data.
method Model log-returns as a generative model, using neural nets for location, scale, and higher-order moments, with stringent conditions to avoid arbitrage.
result The model efficiently generates samples to price options and accommodates diverse risk-neutral densities.
Unified model for equity option pricing and interest-rate risk assessment.
problem Pricing short and medium-term equity options and interest-rate risk.
method Developed a stochastic modeling framework using Heston, Bates, and CIR models, calibrated using Fourier inversion and FFT.
result Calibration stability and convergence of parameter sets across models.
Paper solves bond option pricing with credit risk using Black-Scholes equations.
problem Pricing options on bonds with credit risk.
method Solution representations of Black-Scholes equations for specific problems.
result Pricing formulae for puttable and callable bonds with credit risk.
Analytical approximations for Asian option sensitivities in Black-Scholes model.
problem Calculating sensitivities of Asian options in the Black-Scholes model.
method Small maturity/volatility approximation and large deviations theory.
result Good agreement with alternative numerical simulation results for practical cases.
We study the problem of portfolio insurance from the point of view of a fund manager, who guarantees to the investor that the portfolio value at maturity will be above a fixed threshold. If, at maturity, the portfolio value is below the guaranteed level, a third party will refund the investor up to the guarantee. In ex…
Study on implied volatility of an affine jump-diffusion model.
problem Characterize implied volatility of an affine jump-diffusion model.
method Explicit moment generating function derived from solving ODEs; large deviation principle applied.
result Asymptotic behaviors of implied volatility in large-maturity and large-strike regimes characterized.
Combines option pricing and portfolio theory for optimal hedging.
problem Optimal hedging of European options in various price dynamics.
method Derives optimal holdings and unhedged risk for different price dynamics.
result Derives solutions for various price dynamics including binomial, diffusion, volatility, volatility-of-volatility, and jump diffusion.
Study improves caplet calibration for 1Y maturity using different models.
problem Calibrate 1Y caplet smile better across strike range.
method Alternative local volatility terms and stochastic volatility models.
result Some models calibrate well to 1Y caplet smile across strike range.
In the context of a locally risk-minimizing approach, the problem of hedging defaultable claims and their Follmer-Schweizer decompositions are discussed in a structural model. This is done when the underlying process is a finite variation Levy process and the claims pay a predetermined payout at maturity, contingent on…
We revisit the ``Smile Dynamics'' problem, which consists in relating the implied leverage (i.e. the correlation of the at-the-money volatility with the returns of the underlying) and the skew of the option smile. The ratio between these two quantities, called ``Skew-Stickiness Ratio'' (SSR) by Bergomi (Smile Dynamics …
Study variance-optimal hedging of forward curve derivatives under stochastic volatility.
problem Variance-optimal hedging of forward curve derivatives with stochastic volatility.
method Assumes HJM-Musiela dynamics modulated by stochastic covariance, uses Galtchouk-Kunita-Watanabe projection.
result Density of finite-maturity strategies, convergence of finite-rank projections, decomposition of hedging error.
Study of a risk-averse informed trader in a multi-asset market with non-Gaussian prices.
problem Existence of equilibrium in a multi-asset market with non-Gaussian prices and a risk-averse informed trader.
method Constructed equilibrium using Fokker-Planck equation and coupled partial differential equations with an optimal transport constraint.
result Equilibrium exists in a market with multiple assets and non-Gaussian prices.
We develop a generalization of the Black-Cox structural model of default risk. The extended model captures uncertainty related to firm's ability to avoid default even if company's liabilities momentarily exceeding its assets. Diffusion in a linear potential with the radiation boundary condition is used to mimic a compa…
The paper develops a model for sovereign debt dynamics with explicit maturity structure.
problem Analyzing the sustainability and risk of long-term sovereign debt issuance.
method Discrete-time model with explicit maturity structure, deterministic and stochastic extensions.
result The model identifies conditions for ergodic convergence and derives analytical formulas for key metrics.
Recently, incomplete-market techniques have been used to develop a model applicable to credit default swaps (CDSs) with results obtained that are quite different from those obtained using the market-standard model. This article makes use of the new incomplete-market model to further study CDS hedging and extends the mo…
Paper assesses GMMB in VAs using FST for accurate net liability calculations.
problem Risk management of GMMB under stochastic mortality and regime-switching.
method Net liability model with FST algorithm for accurate numeric solutions.
result FST algorithm provides reliable results for net liability of GMMB.
The present study deals with the analysis and mapping of Swiss franc interest rates. Interest rates depend on time and maturity, defining term structure of the interest rate curves (IRC). In the present study IRC are considered in a two-dimensional feature space - time and maturity. Geostatistical models and machine le…
This article studies a portfolio optimization problem, where the market consisting of several stocks is modeled by a multi-dimensional jump-diffusion process with age-dependent semi-Markov modulated coefficients. We study risk sensitive portfolio optimization on the finite time horizon. We study the problem by using a …
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.
Modeling seasonal and Samuelson effects in agricultural futures markets.
problem Understanding volatility patterns in agricultural futures markets.
method Multi-factor stochastic volatility model incorporating seasonality and Samuelson effect.
result Seasonal model significantly outperforms non-seasonal model in all markets.
We investigate LIBOR-based derivatives using a parsimonious field theory interest rate model capable of instilling imperfect correlation between different maturities. Delta and Gamma hedge parameters are derived for LIBOR Caps against fluctuations in underlying forward rates. An empirical illustration of our methodolog…
Paper uses neural networks to compress large portfolios of options, reducing risk and capital requirements.
problem Managing risk and capital requirements for large portfolios of financial options.
method Artificial neural network framework for portfolio compression, static hedging, and risk management.
result The compressed portfolio's risk profiles align closely with the target portfolio's, reducing capital requirements.
A robust machine learning approach forecasts U.S. Treasury yields, reducing risk for investors.
problem Noisy and uncertain U.S. Treasury yields pose risk to forecast users.
method Formulates yield curve forecasting as a distributionally robust problem, combining factor models and machine learning.
result Robust forecast combinations improve out-of-sample performance across different maturity periods.
Study optimal dynamic basis trading strategies with stochastic basis model.
problem Optimal dynamic trading of futures and underlying asset under stochastic basis.
method Model basis evolution as stopped scaled Brownian bridge, solve utility maximization problem with HARA risk preferences.
result Derive exact conditions for optimal trading strategies and solve explicitly.
We consider the pricing and hedging of exotic options in a model-independent set-up using \emph{shortfall risk and quantiles}. We assume that the marginal distributions at certain times are given. This is tantamount to calibrating the model to call options with discrete set of maturities but a continuum of strikes. In …
Unified methods for hedging impermanent loss in decentralized exchanges.
problem Hedging impermanent loss in liquidity provision at decentralized exchanges.
method Static and dynamic approaches using arbitrage-based methods for valuation and risk management.
result Unified valuation and hedging formulas for IL protection claims.
The paper introduces a new method for risk measurement using weak optimal transport.
problem Risk measurement in insurance and financial contexts.
method Convex risk measures with weak optimal transport penalties, explicit representation via nonlinear transform, computational aspects, and approximations using neural networks.
result Explicit representation and computational methods for risk measures.
A stock loan is a contract whereby a stockholder uses shares as collateral to borrow money from a bank or financial institution. In Xia and Zhou (2007), this contract is modeled as a perpetual American option with a time varying strike and analyzed in detail within a risk--neutral framework. In this paper, we extend th…
Hierarchical graph learning for calendar spread strategies in commodity futures markets
problem Developing machine-learning methods for calendar spread strategies in commodity futures markets
method Proposing a hierarchical graph learning approach
result Outperforming benchmark models in both prediction and trading performance
The paper adjusts stock and strike prices for dividends after maturity in stock call pricing.
problem Inconsistent pricing of European calls with dividends after maturity.
method Extension of the Black-Scholes formula to include dividends after maturity.
result Model-consistent pricing of calls over all maturities with dividends after maturity.
Study on Kyle-Back model with risk aversion and non-Gaussian beliefs.
problem Existence of equilibrium in Kyle's insider trading model.
method Forward-backward system coupled via optimal transport constraint, stochastic representation, well-posedness of solutions.
result Existence and properties of equilibrium for small risk aversion parameter.
Research improves fraud detection in e-commerce by predicting delayed transaction data.
problem Accurate fraud detection in e-commerce transactions with delayed labels.
method Developed two frameworks, CEI and FEI, to estimate decision environment features using mature and partially mature data.
result Proposed frameworks significantly improved fraud detection accuracy.
The paper uses option theory to estimate corporate bond liquidity spreads.
problem Estimating liquidity spreads for corporate bonds.
method Option-theoretic approach considering risk-free rate volatility and credit risk.
result The model provides a robust tool for pricing illiquid bonds.
Study uses SABR model to create implied volatilities from sparse quotes.
problem Creating accurate implied volatility surfaces from limited market data.
method Multitask Gaussian process with SABR model embeddings and hierarchical regularization.
result Model produces more accurate volatilities than single-task methods.
The paper optimizes financial derivatives for market completion in SV models.
problem Optimizing financial derivatives for market completion in stochastic volatility models.
method Simulation-based method to approximate optimal portfolio strategy, using double optimization approach (utility maximization and risk exposure minimization).
result Strangle options are the best choices for market completion in equity options.
Stochastic model for pension insurer assets and liabilities with mortality risk.
problem Modeling assets and liabilities with mortality risk in pensions insurers.
method Multivariate stochastic process for asset and liability returns, capturing dynamics and dependencies.
result Efficient computation of a million scenarios on personal computers.