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Optimal Quantization for the Pricing of Swing Options

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  • Olivier Bardou
  • Sandrine Bouthemy
  • Gilles Pages

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In this paper we investigate a numerical algorithm for the pricing of swing options, relying on the so-called optimal quantization method. The numerical procedure is described in detail and numerous simulations are provided to assert its efficiency. In particular, we carry out a comparison with the Longstaff-Schwartz algorithm.

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  • Olivier Bardou & Sandrine Bouthemy & Gilles Pages, 2009. "Optimal Quantization for the Pricing of Swing Options," Applied Mathematical Finance, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 16(2), pages 183-217.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:apmtfi:v:16:y:2009:i:2:p:183-217
    DOI: 10.1080/13504860802453218
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