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Effect of risk preference on the valuation of time charter contracts with extension options

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The literature on valuation of time charter contracts and real options in shipping generally relies on the complete markets hypothesis and the risk-neutrality of agents. However, these assumptions fail completely in some shipping market segments. This study proposes a numerical approach—based on discounting the certainty equivalent payoff at the risk-free rate—which incorporates the agent’s risk preferences through an exponential utility function. The method comprises an iterative Monte Carlo nested simulation with the real probability measure. This method is applied to a case of Suezmax tankers. The stochastic evolution of the time charter rates is modelled as a geometric mean-reverting process. The case study supports the applicability of the proposed method and evidences that the effect of risk preference may be significant, mainly for more risk-averse agents. Although the method involves intensive computation, it has the benefits of theoretical ease and flexibility, which could encourage utilisation by practitioners.

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  • Floriano Pires, 2019. "Effect of risk preference on the valuation of time charter contracts with extension options," Maritime Policy & Management, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 46(7), pages 831-844, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:marpmg:v:46:y:2019:i:7:p:831-844
    DOI: 10.1080/03088839.2019.1627011
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