scholarly journals A Simple and Precise Method for Pricing Convertible Bond with Credit Risk

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tim Xiao
Keyword(s):  
Probability Distribution ◽  
Credit Risk ◽  
Stock Price ◽  
Convertible Bonds ◽  
Convertible Bond ◽  
Financial Instruments ◽  
Market Prices ◽  
Precise Method ◽  
Large Movement ◽  
Arbitrage Strategy

This paper presents a new model for valuing hybrid defaultable financial instruments, such as, convertible bonds. In contrast to previous studies, the model relies on the probability distribution of a default jump rather than the default jump itself, as the default jump is usually inaccessible. As such, the model can back out the market prices of convertible bonds. A prevailing belief in the market is that convertible arbitrage is mainly due to convertible underpricing. Empirically, however, we do not find evidence supporting the underpricing hypothesis. Instead, we find that convertibles have relatively large positive gammas. As a typical convertible arbitrage strategy employs delta-neutral hedging, a large positive gamma can make the portfolio highly profitable, especially for a large movement in the underlying stock price.

scholarly journals A Simple and Precise Method for Pricing Convertible Bond with Credit Risk

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tim Xiao
Keyword(s):  
Probability Distribution ◽  
Credit Risk ◽  
Stock Price ◽  
Convertible Bonds ◽  
Convertible Bond ◽  
Financial Instruments ◽  
Market Prices ◽  
Precise Method ◽  
Large Movement ◽  
Arbitrage Strategy

This paper presents a new model for valuing hybrid defaultable financial instruments, such as, convertible bonds. In contrast to previous studies, the model relies on the probability distribution of a default jump rather than the default jump itself, as the default jump is usually inaccessible. As such, the model can back out the market prices of convertible bonds. A prevailing belief in the market is that convertible arbitrage is mainly due to convertible underpricing. Empirically, however, we do not find evidence supporting the underpricing hypothesis. Instead, we find that convertibles have relatively large positive gammas. As a typical convertible arbitrage strategy employs delta-neutral hedging, a large positive gamma can make the portfolio highly profitable, especially for a large movement in the underlying stock price.

scholarly journals A Simple and Precise Method for Pricing Convertible Bond with Credit Risk

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tim Xiao
Keyword(s):  
Probability Distribution ◽  
Credit Risk ◽  
Stock Price ◽  
Convertible Bonds ◽  
Convertible Bond ◽  
Financial Instruments ◽  
Market Prices ◽  
Precise Method ◽  
Large Movement ◽  
Arbitrage Strategy

This paper presents a new model for valuing hybrid defaultable financial instruments, such as, convertible bonds. In contrast to previous studies, the model relies on the probability distribution of a default jump rather than the default jump itself, as the default jump is usually inaccessible. As such, the model can back out the market prices of convertible bonds. A prevailing belief in the market is that convertible arbitrage is mainly due to convertible underpricing. Empirically, however, we do not find evidence supporting the underpricing hypothesis. Instead, we find that convertibles have relatively large positive gammas. As a typical convertible arbitrage strategy employs delta-neutral hedging, a large positive gamma can make the portfolio highly profitable, especially for a large movement in the underlying stock price.

scholarly journals A Simple and Precise Method for Pricing Convertible Bond with Credit Risk

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tim Xiao
Keyword(s):  
Probability Distribution ◽  
Credit Risk ◽  
Stock Price ◽  
Convertible Bonds ◽  
Convertible Bond ◽  
Financial Instruments ◽  
Market Prices ◽  
Precise Method ◽  
Large Movement ◽  
Arbitrage Strategy

This paper presents a new model for valuing hybrid defaultable financial instruments, such as, convertible bonds. In contrast to previous studies, the model relies on the probability distribution of a default jump rather than the default jump itself, as the default jump is usually inaccessible. As such, the model can back out the market prices of convertible bonds. A prevailing belief in the market is that convertible arbitrage is mainly due to convertible underpricing. Empirically, however, we do not find evidence supporting the underpricing hypothesis. Instead, we find that convertibles have relatively large positive gammas. As a typical convertible arbitrage strategy employs delta-neutral hedging, a large positive gamma can make the portfolio highly profitable, especially for a large movement in the underlying stock price.

scholarly journals A Simple and Precise Method for Pricing Convertible Bond with Credit Risk

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tim Xiao
Keyword(s):  
Probability Distribution ◽  
Credit Risk ◽  
Stock Price ◽  
Convertible Bonds ◽  
Convertible Bond ◽  
Financial Instruments ◽  
Market Prices ◽  
Precise Method ◽  
Large Movement ◽  
Arbitrage Strategy

This paper presents a new model for valuing hybrid defaultable financial instruments, such as, convertible bonds. In contrast to previous studies, the model relies on the probability distribution of a default jump rather than the default jump itself, as the default jump is usually inaccessible. As such, the model can back out the market prices of convertible bonds. A prevailing belief in the market is that convertible arbitrage is mainly due to convertible underpricing. Empirically, however, we do not find evidence supporting the underpricing hypothesis. Instead, we find that convertibles have relatively large positive gammas. As a typical convertible arbitrage strategy employs delta-neutral hedging, a large positive gamma can make the portfolio highly profitable, especially for a large movement in the underlying stock price.

scholarly journals Is the Jump-Diffusion Model a Good Solution for Credit Risk Modeling? The Case of Convertible Bonds

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tim Xiao
Keyword(s):  
Credit Risk ◽  
Diffusion Model ◽  
Stock Price ◽  
Jump Diffusion ◽  
Convertible Bonds ◽  
Reduced Form ◽  
Risk Modeling ◽  
Jump Diffusion Model ◽  
Credit Risk Modeling ◽  
Arbitrage Strategy

This paper argues that the reduced-form jump diffusion model may not be appropriate for credit risk modeling. To correctly value hybrid defaultable financial instruments, e.g., convertible bonds, we present a new framework that relies on the probability distribution of a default jump rather than the default jump itself, as the default jump is usually inaccessible. As such, the model can back out the market prices of convertible bonds. A prevailing belief in the market is that convertible arbitrage is mainly due to convertible underpricing. Empirically, however, we do not find evidence supporting the underpricing hypothesis. Instead, we find that convertibles have relatively large positive gammas. As a typical convertible arbitrage strategy employs delta-neutral hedging, a large positive gamma can make the portfolio highly profitable, especially for a large movement in the underlying stock price.

scholarly journals Is the Jump-Diffusion Model a Good Solution for Credit Risk Modeling? The Case of Convertible Bonds

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tim Xiao
Keyword(s):  
Credit Risk ◽  
Diffusion Model ◽  
Stock Price ◽  
Jump Diffusion ◽  
Convertible Bonds ◽  
Reduced Form ◽  
Risk Modeling ◽  
Jump Diffusion Model ◽  
Credit Risk Modeling ◽  
Arbitrage Strategy

This paper argues that the reduced-form jump diffusion model may not be appropriate for credit risk modeling. To correctly value hybrid defaultable financial instruments, e.g., convertible bonds, we present a new framework that relies on the probability distribution of a default jump rather than the default jump itself, as the default jump is usually inaccessible. As such, the model can back out the market prices of convertible bonds. A prevailing belief in the market is that convertible arbitrage is mainly due to convertible underpricing. Empirically, however, we do not find evidence supporting the underpricing hypothesis. Instead, we find that convertibles have relatively large positive gammas. As a typical convertible arbitrage strategy employs delta-neutral hedging, a large positive gamma can make the portfolio highly profitable, especially for a large movement in the underlying stock price.

scholarly journals Is the Jump-Diffusion Model a Good Solution for Credit Risk Modeling? The Case of Convertible Bonds

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tim Xiao
Keyword(s):  
Credit Risk ◽  
Diffusion Model ◽  
Stock Price ◽  
Jump Diffusion ◽  
Convertible Bonds ◽  
Reduced Form ◽  
Risk Modeling ◽  
Jump Diffusion Model ◽  
Credit Risk Modeling ◽  
Arbitrage Strategy

This paper argues that the reduced-form jump diffusion model may not be appropriate for credit risk modeling. To correctly value hybrid defaultable financial instruments, e.g., convertible bonds, we present a new framework that relies on the probability distribution of a default jump rather than the default jump itself, as the default jump is usually inaccessible. As such, the model can back out the market prices of convertible bonds. A prevailing belief in the market is that convertible arbitrage is mainly due to convertible underpricing. Empirically, however, we do not find evidence supporting the underpricing hypothesis. Instead, we find that convertibles have relatively large positive gammas. As a typical convertible arbitrage strategy employs delta-neutral hedging, a large positive gamma can make the portfolio highly profitable, especially for a large movement in the underlying stock price.

scholarly journals Is the Jump-Diffusion Model a Good Solution for Credit Risk Modeling? The Case of Convertible Bonds

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tim Xiao
Keyword(s):  
Credit Risk ◽  
Diffusion Model ◽  
Stock Price ◽  
Jump Diffusion ◽  
Convertible Bonds ◽  
Reduced Form ◽  
Risk Modeling ◽  
Jump Diffusion Model ◽  
Credit Risk Modeling ◽  
Arbitrage Strategy

This paper argues that the reduced-form jump diffusion model may not be appropriate for credit risk modeling. To correctly value hybrid defaultable financial instruments, e.g., convertible bonds, we present a new framework that relies on the probability distribution of a default jump rather than the default jump itself, as the default jump is usually inaccessible. As such, the model can back out the market prices of convertible bonds. A prevailing belief in the market is that convertible arbitrage is mainly due to convertible underpricing. Empirically, however, we do not find evidence supporting the underpricing hypothesis. Instead, we find that convertibles have relatively large positive gammas. As a typical convertible arbitrage strategy employs delta-neutral hedging, a large positive gamma can make the portfolio highly profitable, especially for a large movement in the underlying stock price.

Pricing Convertible Bond in Uncertain Financial Market

2021 ◽  
pp. 2150007
Author(s):  
Zhiqiang Zhang ◽  
Zhenfang Wang ◽  
Xiaowei Chen
Keyword(s):  
Differential Equation ◽  
Financial Market ◽  
Stock Price ◽  
Uncertainty Theory ◽  
Convertible Bonds ◽  
Convertible Bond ◽  
Uncertain Differential Equation ◽  
Numerical Examples ◽  
Liu Process ◽  
Uncertain Calculus

This paper is devoted to evaluating the convertible bonds within the framework of uncertainty theory. Under the assumption that the underlying stock price follows an uncertain differential equation driven by Liu process, the price formulas of convertible bonds and the callable convertible bonds are derived by using the method of uncertain calculus. Finally, two numerical examples are discussed.

ARBITRAGE OPPORTUNITIES USING HYBRID FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (6) ◽  
pp. 112-115
Author(s):  
S. S. ROGOZIN ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Financial Market ◽  
Convertible Bonds ◽  
Financial Instruments ◽  
Arbitrage Opportunities ◽  
Arbitrage Strategy ◽  
Implementation Of The Strategy

The article discusses the features of the “convertible arbitrage” strategy using a hybrid financial instrumentconvertible bonds. The characteristics of convertible bonds as a financial market instrument are given. The article analyzes the conduct of convertible arbitrage in terms of the motives and factors that affect the implementation of the strategy; the basic possible scenarios are given.

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