Convergence Rate Analysis for the Continuous-Time Markov Chain Approximation of Occupation Time Derivatives and Asian Option Greeks

Author(s):  
Jingtang Ma ◽  
Wensheng Yang ◽  
Zhenyu Cui

2002 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 581-606 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neal Madras ◽  
Dana Randall


2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 69
Author(s):  
Dilip B. Madan ◽  
Wim Schoutens

It is argued that the growth in the breadth of option strikes traded after the financial crisis of 2008 poses difficulties for the use of Fourier inversion methodologies in volatility surface calibration. Continuous time Markov chain approximations are proposed as an alternative. They are shown to be adequate, competitive, and stable though slow for the moment. Further research can be devoted to speed enhancements. The Markov chain approximation is general and not constrained to processes with independent increments. Calibrations are illustrated for data on 2695 options across 28 maturities for S P Y as at 8 February 2018.



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