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Wavelet-based option pricing: An empirical study

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  • Liu, Xiaoquan
  • Shen, Liya

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In this paper, we adopt a wavelet-based option valuation model and empirically compare the pricing and forecasting performance of this model with that of the stochastic volatility model with jumps and the spline method. Both the in-sample valuation and out-of-sample forecasting accuracy are examined using daily index options in the UK, Germany, and Hong Kong from January 2009 to December 2012. Our results show that the wavelet-based model compares favorably with the other two models and that it provides an excellent alternative for valuing option prices. Its superior performance comes from the powerful ability of the wavelet method in approximating the risk-neutral moment-generating functions.

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  • Liu, Xiaoquan & Shen, Liya, 2017. "Wavelet-based option pricing: An empirical study," Essex Finance Centre Working Papers 18772, University of Essex, Essex Business School.
    • Handle: RePEc:esy:uefcwp:18772
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    Pricing; Option Pricing; Wavelet Method; Stochastic Volatility; Jump Risk;
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