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Optimal Fourier Inversion in Semi-analytical Option Pricing

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  • Roger Lord

    (Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam, and Rabobank International)

  • Christian Kahl

    (University of Wuppertal, and ABN AMRO, London)

Abstract

At the time of writing this article, Fourier inversion is the computational method of choice for a fast and accurate calculation of plain vanilla option prices in models with an analytically available characteristic function. Shifting the contour of integration along the complex plane allows for different representations of the inverse Fourier integral. In this article, we present the optimal contour of the Fourier integral, taking into account numerical issues such as cancellation and explosion of the characteristic function. This allows for robust and fast option pricing for almost all levels of strikes and maturities.

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  • Roger Lord & Christian Kahl, 2006. "Optimal Fourier Inversion in Semi-analytical Option Pricing," Tinbergen Institute Discussion Papers 06-066/2, Tinbergen Institute, revised 05 Jun 2007.
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    Keywords

    option pricing; Fourier inversion; Carr-Madan; Heston; stochastic volatility; characteristic function; damping; saddlepoint approximations;
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    JEL classification:

    • C63 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Mathematical Methods; Programming Models; Mathematical and Simulation Modeling - - - Computational Techniques
    • G13 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - Contingent Pricing; Futures Pricing

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