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Variance-optimal hedging for processes with stationary independent increments
We determine the variance-optimal hedge when the logarithm of the underlying
price follows a process with stationary independent increments in discrete or
continuous time. Although the general solution to this problem is known as
backward recursion or backward stochastic differential equation, we show that
for this class of processes the optimal endowment and strategy can be expressed
more explicitly. The corresponding formulas involve the moment, respectively,
cumulant generating function of the underlying process and a Laplace- or
Fourier-type representation of the contingent claim. An example illustrates
that our formulas are fast and easy to evaluate numerically.Comment: Published at http://dx.doi.org/10.1214/105051606000000178 in the
Annals of Applied Probability (http://www.imstat.org/aap/) by the Institute
of Mathematical Statistics (http://www.imstat.org
Variance optimal hedging for continuous time additive processes and applications
For a large class of vanilla contingent claims, we establish an explicit
F\"ollmer-Schweizer decomposition when the underlying is an exponential of an
additive process. This allows to provide an efficient algorithm for solving the
mean variance hedging problem. Applications to models derived from the
electricity market are performed
Efficient option pricing with transaction costs
A fast numerical algorithm is developed to price European options with proportional transaction costs using the utility-maximization framework of Davis (1997). This approach allows option prices to be computed by solving the investor’s basic portfolio selection problem without insertion of the option payoff into the terminal value function. The properties of the value function can then be used to drastically reduce the number of operations needed to locate the boundaries of the no-transaction region, which leads to very efficient option valuation. The optimization problem is solved numerically for the case of exponential utility, and comparisons with approximately replicating strategies reveal tight bounds for option prices even as transaction costs become large. The computational technique involves a discrete-time Markov chain approximation to a continuous-time singular stochastic optimal control problem. A general definition of an option hedging strategy in this framework is developed. This involves calculating the perturbation to the optimal portfolio strategy when an option trade is executed
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A fast numerical algorithm is developed to price European options with
proportional transaction costs using the utility maximization framework
of Davis (1997). This approach allows option prices to be computed by
solving the investor's basic portfolio selection problem, without the inser-
tion of the option payo into the terminal value function. The properties
of the value function can then be used to drastically reduce the number of
operations needed to locate the boundaries of the no transaction region,
which leads to very e cient option valuation. The optimization problem
is solved numerically for the case of exponential utility, and comparisons
with approximately replicating strategies reveal tight bounds for option
prices even as transaction costs become large. The computational tech-
nique involves a discrete time Markov chain approximation to a continuous
time singular stochastic optimal control problem. A general de nition of
an option hedging strategy in this framework is developed. This involves
calculating the perturbation to the optimal portfolio strategy when an
option trade is execute
Asymptotic Power Utility-Based Pricing and Hedging
Kramkov and Sirbu (2006, 2007) have shown that first-order approximations of
power utility-based prices and hedging strategies can be computed by solving a
mean-variance hedging problem under a specific equivalent martingale measure
and relative to a suitable numeraire. In order to avoid the introduction of an
additional state variable necessitated by the change of numeraire, we propose
an alternative representation in terms of the original numeraire. More
specifically, we characterize the relevant quantities using semimartingale
characteristics similarly as in Cerny and Kallsen (2007) for mean-variance
hedging. These results are illustrated by applying them to exponential L\'evy
processes and stochastic volatility models of Barndorff-Nielsen and Shephard
type.Comment: 32 pages, 4 figures, to appear in "Mathematics and Financial
Economics
Option Pricing with Transaction Costs Using a Markov Chain Approximation
An e cient algorithm is developed to price European options in the pres-
ence of proportional transaction costs, using the optimal portfolio frame-
work of Davis (1997). A fair option price is determined by requiring that
an in nitesimal diversion of funds into the purchase or sale of options
has a neutral e ect on achievable utility. This results in a general option
pricing formula, in which option prices are computed from the solution of
the investor's basic portfolio selection problem, without the need to solve
a more complex optimisation problem involving the insertion of the op-
tion payo into the terminal value function. Option prices are computed
numerically using a Markov chain approximation to the continuous time
singular stochastic optimal control problem, for the case of exponential
utility. Comparisons with approximately replicating strategies are made.
The method results in a uniquely speci ed option price for every initial
holding of stock, and the price lies within bounds which are tight even as
transaction costs become large. A general de nition of an option hedg-
ing strategy for a utility maximising investor is developed. This involves
calculating the perturbation to the optimal portfolio strategy when an
option trade is executed
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