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Implied Default Probabilities and Losses Given Default from Option Prices

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  • Jennifer Conrad
  • Robert F Dittmar
  • Allaudeen Hameed

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We propose a novel method of estimating default probabilities using equity options data. The resulting default probabilities are highly correlated with estimates of default probabilities extracted from CDS spreads, which assume constant losses given default. Additionally, the option-implied default probabilities are higher in bad economic times and for firms with poorer credit ratings and financial positions. A simple inferred measure of loss given default is related to underlying business conditions, and varies across sectors; the time series properties of this measure are similar after controlling for liquidity effects.

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  • Jennifer Conrad & Robert F Dittmar & Allaudeen Hameed, 0. "Implied Default Probabilities and Losses Given Default from Option Prices," Journal of Financial Econometrics, Oxford University Press, vol. 18(3), pages 629-652.
    • Handle: RePEc:oup:jfinec:v:18:y::i:3:p:629-652.
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    1. Pakorn Aschakulporn & Jin E. Zhang, 2022. "Bakshi, Kapadia, and Madan (2003) risk‐neutral moment estimators: An affine jump‐diffusion approach," Journal of Futures Markets, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., vol. 42(3), pages 365-388, March.

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    Keywords

    contingent pricing; default probabilities; recovery rates;
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    JEL classification:

    • G12 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - Asset Pricing; Trading Volume; Bond Interest Rates
    • G13 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - Contingent Pricing; Futures Pricing

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