An improved framework for approximating option prices with application to option portfolio hedging

C-Tier
Journal: Economic Modeling
Year: 2016
Volume: 59
Issue: C
Pages: 285-296

Authors (4)

Mozumder, Sharif (not in RePEc) Dempsey, Michael (not in RePEc) Kabir, M. Humayun (Massey University) Choudhry, Taufiq (not in RePEc)

Score contribution per author:

0.251 = (α=2.01 / 4 authors) × 0.5x C-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

As the price of the underlying asset changes over time, delta of the option changes and a gamma hedge is required along with delta hedge to reduce risk. This paper develops an improved framework to compute delta and gamma values with the average of a range of underlying prices rather than at the conventional fixed ‘one point’. We find that models with time-varying volatility price options satisfactorily, and perform remarkably well in combination with the delta and delta-gamma approximations. Significant improvements are achieved for the GARCH model followed by stochastic volatility models. The new approach can ensure significant improvement in modelling option prices leading to better risk-management decision-making.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:eee:ecmode:v:59:y:2016:i:c:p:285-296
Journal Field
General
Author Count
4
Added to Database
2026-01-25