A note on the Wang transform for stochastic volatility pricing models

Alexandru Badescu, Zhenyu Cui, Juan Pablo Ortega

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Abstract

In this paper we study a conditional version of the Wang transform in the context of discrete GARCH models and their diffusion limits. Our first contribution shows that the conditional Wang transform and Duans generalized local risk-neutral valuation relationship based on equilibrium considerations, lead to the same GARCH option pricing model. We derive the weak limit of an asymmetric GARCH model risk-neutralized via Wang's transform. The connection with stochastic volatility limits constructed using other standard pricing kernels, such as the conditional Esscher transform or the extended Girsanov principle, is further investigated by comparing the corresponding market prices of variance risk.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)189-196
Number of pages8
JournalFinance Research Letters
Volume19
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Nov 2016

Keywords

  • Distortion function
  • GARCH models
  • Generalized local risk-neutral valuation relationship
  • Stochastic discount factor
  • Stochastic volatility
  • Weak convergence

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