Approximates derivative pricing under fractional stochastic volatility.
problem Derivative pricing under fractional stochastic volatility model.
method Approximate expression derived from deterministic functions and fractional Ornstein-Uhlenbeck process.
result Numerical simulations show the feasibility and effect of long-range dependencies on derivative prices.
PAC-Bayesian bounds for stochastic LTI systems derived.
problem Error bounds for stochastic LTI systems.
method PAC-Bayesian theory applied to autonomous stochastic LTI models.
result Error bounds for stochastic LTI systems derived.
Derives stochastic and dissipative dynamics preserving Gibbs measure.
problem Understanding and deriving structure-preserving stochastic systems.
method Extension of Hamilton-Pontryagin principle, symmetry reduction, and inclusion of dissipation.
result New derivation of double-bracket dissipation.
The paper provides an efficient method to price path-dependent derivatives using multiscale stochastic volatility models.
problem Pricing path-dependent derivatives under multiscale stochastic volatility models.
method Derives a Malliavin representation for the first-order approximation of the price of path-dependent derivatives.
result An efficient Monte Carlo approximation for pricing path-dependent derivatives is derived.
The article reviews how to set stochastic volatility model parameters.
problem Choosing parameters for stochastic volatility models.
method Examines existing literature on various methods.
result Different approaches to setting stochastic volatility parameters.
Derives new equations for stochastic volatility models.
problem Modeling local-stochastic-volatility models and their derivatives.
method Conditional forward equation, Dupire stochastic PDE, rolling expiry vanilla option SPDE.
result New equations for LSV models and their derivatives.
Derives new equations for volatility models and option pricing.
problem Modeling and pricing options in local-stochastic-volatility models.
method Develops conditional forward equations and Dupire stochastic PDEs.
result Derives new SPDE for vanilla options.
Study on stochastic covariant derivatives in curved space-time.
problem Analyzing covariant derivatives in curved space-time under stochastic processes.
method Using Itô-Wiener processes and stochastic calculus, including Besov spaces, Schrödinger operators, and white noise.
result Developed a framework for stochastic geodesics and white noise in fractoid spaces.
Paper derives an error bound for stochastic LTI systems.
problem Stochastic LTI systems with inputs in control engineering and econometrics.
method PAC-Bayesian-Like error bound derivation.
result Derived an error bound for stochastic LTI systems.
We extend Dupire's formula for stochastic interest rates and local volatility.
problem Deriving formulas for stochastic interest rates and local volatility.
method Generalizations of Dupire's formula for stochastic drift and local volatility.
result Validated the limits of the generalized Dupire formulae for specific cases.
Develops a new stochastic volatility model for temperature derivatives.
problem Assessing risk related to temperature volatility.
method Conditional Least Squares and Fourier transform techniques.
result Better assessment of temperature volatility risk.
Derivative-free method solves stochastic optimization problems with noisy objectives and constraints.
problem Solving nonlinear optimization problems with stochastic objectives and deterministic constraints using only zero-order information.
method Derivative-Free Stochastic Sequential Quadratic Programming (DF-SSQP) method using simultaneous perturbation stochastic approximation (SPSA) for gradient and Hessian estimation.
result Global almost-sure convergence of the DF-SSQP method under standard assumptions, with local asymptotic normality and statistical inference.
The paper explores arbitrage opportunities in derivative markets under specific conditions.
problem Arbitrage opportunities in derivative markets under different conditions.
method Analyzes the relationship between pricing kernel monotonicity and stochastic arbitrage opportunities.
result Pricing kernel nonmonotonicity is equivalent to stochastic arbitrage opportunities under adequacy.
Unified derivation of high-dimensional linear models using stochastic gradient descent.
problem Performance analysis of high-dimensional linear models trained with stochastic gradient descent.
method Derivation of a deterministic equivalence for the two-point function of a random matrix resolvent.
result Unified understanding of model performance including previously known and novel results.
We introduce a stochastic model for noisy vector fields on manifolds.
problem Noisy vector fields violate the assumption of parallel transport in stochastic analysis.
method We define a stochastic Lie bracket that induces torsion and analyze its consequences.
result The stochastic Lie bracket induces torsion in expectation.
Optimal estimator derived for partially observable LTI systems.
problem Optimal estimator for partially observable LTI systems.
method State-space representation for derivation of optimal estimator.
result Derivation of minimum error variance estimator for partially observable LTI systems.
Method solves complex optimization problems with high probability bounds.
problem Nonlinear equality constrained stochastic optimization problems.
method Step-search sequential quadratic programming method.
result High-probability bound on iteration complexity for first-order stationarity.
New deep learning solver for high-dimensional derivative pricing.
problem High-dimensional derivatives pricing problems.
method Combines deep learning with least square regression for backward SDE solving.
result Accurate and efficient pricing of complex derivatives.
Develops tests for Markowitz stochastic dominance spanning using saddle points.
problem Determining if adding securities or relaxing investment constraints improves investment opportunity sets.
method Derives properties of cdfs, defines Markowitz stochastic dominance spanning, constructs non-parametric tests based on subsampling.
result Rejects market portfolio Markowitz efficiency and finds evidence of outperformance.
Novel approach to Nash equilibrium in mean-field stochastic games with operator resolvents.
problem Finding Nash equilibrium in mean-field stochastic games with mean-field interaction.
method Proposed a novel approach to derive Nash equilibrium semi-explicitly using operator resolvents and stochastic Fredholm equations.
result Equilibrium of the N-player game converges to mean-field equilibrium, and ε-Nash equilibrium derived as a by-product. Conditional Leibniz Derivative Estimation reduces variance in stochastic models.
problem Estimating derivatives in stochastic models with discontinuous sample performance.
method Combining push-out likelihood ratio method with Leibniz integral rules.
result Conditional Leibniz estimator reduces variance and is easy to implement.
This paper uses Malliavin calculus to price and compute delta of financial derivatives in jump-diffusion models.
problem Pricing and delta computation of financial derivatives in jump-diffusion models with stochastic intensity.
method Utilizes Malliavin calculus to price and compute delta, applying the Euler scheme for convergence analysis.
result Established the convergence of approximated solution, financial derivative, and its delta Greeks.
Derives optimal control conditions using calculus of variations.
problem Optimizing Markov control in stochastic control problems.
method Calculus of variations approach to derive necessary conditions.
result Solves the Merton portfolio optimization problem.
This paper extends Heston's SV model to include stochastic interest rates.
problem Modeling options with stochastic interest rates.
method Developed a new SV model with stochastic interest rates and derived a semi-explicit formula.
result Derived a semi-explicit formula for option pricing with stochastic interest rates.
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.
Derives Black-Scholes model without stochastic calculus or PDEs.
problem Deriving the Black-Scholes model without advanced math.
method Continuum limit of Binomial tree approach.
result Derives Black-Scholes model and exchange-option generalization.
Derives an approximation algorithm for continuous submodular maximization without derivative information.
problem Maximizing a continuous submodular function with only function values and no derivative information.
method Black-box Continuous Greedy algorithm for DR-submodular functions, extended to stochastic setting.
result Achieves a (1−1/e)OPT−ε approximation guarantee with O(d/ε3) function evaluations. Develops trinomial models using cubature methods for financial derivative pricing.
problem Pricing financial derivatives in complex stochastic market models.
method Cubature methods applied to Wiener space for constructing trinomial models.
result Numerical solutions compare favorably with Black-Scholes model.
In this paper, the author considers the numerical computation of CVA for large systems by Mote Carlo methods. He introduces two types of stochastic mesh methods for the computations of CVA. In the first method, stochastic mesh method is used to obtain the future value of the derivative contracts. In the second method, …
Research forecasts electricity spot prices using stochastic volatility models.
problem Forecasting day-ahead electricity prices in a spot market.
method Exploring and enriching a baseline stochastic volatility model with exogenous regressors.
result A better fitting model confirmed by out-of-sample forecasts.
We propose a new generic type of stochastic neurons, called q-neurons, that considers activation functions based on Jackson's q-derivatives with stochastic parameters q. Our generalization of neural network architectures with q-neurons is shown to be both scalable and very easy to implement. We demonstrate expe…
Stochastic Variational Optimization is a parallelizable method for gradient estimation.
problem Gradient estimation for differentiable objectives in parallel environments.
method Variational Optimization, Natural Evolution Strategies, Gaussian Perturbation, Directional Derivatives.
result Directional Derivatives are preferable to Variational Optimization for parallel Stochastic Gradient Descent.
Moate Simulation improves accuracy and speed of financial derivative pricing.
problem Efficiently pricing financial derivatives with high accuracy.
method Discrete time simulation of probability distributions using Moate Simulation.
result Moate Simulation provides highly accurate distributions for financial derivatives pricing.
Developed moment estimators for affine stochastic volatility models.
problem Estimating parameters of affine stochastic volatility models.
method Introduced recursive equations for moments and proposed moment estimators.
result Established a central limit theorem and derived asymptotic covariance matrix.
Derives conditions for no arbitrage in financial markets with stochastic or diffusion models.
problem Existence and absence of arbitrage in financial markets with stochastic or diffusion models.
method Integral tests, martingale and strict local martingale properties of stochastic exponentials, Markov switching models.
result Conditions for the existence of minimal martingale measure and its preservation under Markov switching.
Paper derives quantum Kolmogorov equations using nonlocal quantum mechanics.
problem Quantum finance equations derived from quantum stochastic calculus.
method Nonlocal approach to quantum mechanics for deriving equations.
result Nonlocal diffusions and quantum stochastic processes linked.
Improved privacy analysis for stochastic gradient descent.
problem Analyzing privacy leakage in noisy stochastic gradient descent.
method Modeling Rényi divergence dynamics with Langevin diffusions, proving exponential privacy loss convergence for smooth and strongly convex objectives.
result Privacy loss converges exponentially fast for smooth and strongly convex objectives under constant step size.
This work extends variance reduction for path-dependent derivatives to affine stochastic volatility models.
problem Pricing path-dependent derivatives in affine stochastic volatility models.
method Prove large deviations principle, apply Esscher transform, use Varadhan's lemma.
result Numerical efficiency demonstrated on Heston model with and without jumps.
Researchers derive a new equation for valuing American options.
problem Valuation and hedging of American options on dividend-paying assets.
method Derive a stochastic balance equation for the value function and its gradient.
result The derived equation uniquely solves the valuation problem.
Study shows proper initialisation of binary weights is crucial for deep neural networks.
problem Training stochastic binary neural networks with continuous surrogates is challenging.
method Developed new surrogates based on Markov chain theory and mean field analysis.
result Critical initialisations are necessary for training deep networks with binary weights.
The paper derives the QGS equations using stochastic central extensions.
problem Deriving the viscous quasi-geostrophic equations on the torus.
method Central extensions of Lie groups and Lie algebras, stochastic Lagrangian formulation, and Euler-Poincaré reduction.
result Stochastic perturbations to the central extension lead to solutions of the QGS equations.
Model prices commodity futures and index options.
problem Deriving accurate prices for derivative contracts on commodity futures and indices.
method Stochastic local volatility model for commodity futures.
result Model accurately recovers prices of derivative claims.
Derives short-term option pricing asymptotics in local-stochastic volatility models.
problem Short-term option pricing in local-stochastic volatility models.
method Large deviations theory and variational methods.
result Explicit series expansions for implied volatility and asymptotic results for European and VIX options.
Derives effective continuous dynamics for adaptive SGD methods.
problem Analyzing noise in adaptive SGD methods.
method Stochastic modified equations framework and Malladi's scaling rules.
result Sampling-induced noise in SGD limits to independent Brownian motions.
Analyzes robust portfolio optimization with multi-factor stochastic volatility.
problem Optimizing portfolios under uncertainty and volatility risks.
method Analytical derivation of optimal strategy under worst-case scenarios, comparison with strategies ignoring uncertainty, and numerical experiments.
result Effects of ambiguity and derivative trading on optimal portfolio selection.
Unified model for financial derivatives pricing with stochastic interest rates.
problem Pricing and hedging financial derivatives with stochastic interest rates.
method Volterra Stein-Stein model with correlated Gaussian Volterra processes.
result Explicit formulas for bond and cap/floor pricing, and characteristic function for log-forward index.
In this paper, we study the valuation of American type derivatives in the stochastic volatility model of Barndorff-Nielsen and Shephard (2001). We characterize the value of such derivatives as the unique viscosity solution of an integral-partial differential equation when the payoff function satisfies a Lipschitz condi…
Paper recovers stochastic volatility from VIX term structure.
problem Consistent modeling of SPX and VIX derivatives.
method Inverts market model of VIX to recover SVM for SPX.
result Recovery of non-negative stochastic volatility function.