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Nonparametric Option Pricing with Generalized Entropic Estimators

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  • Caio Almeida
  • Gustavo Freire
  • Rafael Azevedo
  • Kym Ardison

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We propose a family of nonparametric estimators for an option price that require only the use of underlying return data, but can also easily incorporate information from observed option prices. Each estimator comes from a risk-neutral measure minimizing generalized entropy according to a different Cressie–Read discrepancy. We apply our method to price S&P 500 options and the cross-section of individual equity options, using distinct amounts of option data in the estimation. Estimators incorporating mild nonlinearities produce optimal pricing accuracy within the Cressie–Read family and outperform several benchmarks such as Black–Scholes and different GARCH option pricing models. Overall, we provide a powerful option pricing technique suitable for scenarios of limited option data availability.

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  • Caio Almeida & Gustavo Freire & Rafael Azevedo & Kym Ardison, 2023. "Nonparametric Option Pricing with Generalized Entropic Estimators," Journal of Business & Economic Statistics, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 41(4), pages 1173-1187, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:jnlbes:v:41:y:2023:i:4:p:1173-1187
    DOI: 10.1080/07350015.2022.2115499
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