Essays about: "Hedging errors"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words Hedging errors.

  1. 1. Improving term structure measurements by incorporating steps in a multiple yield curve framework

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Gustav Villwock; Clara Rydholm; [2022]
    Keywords : Finance; Interest rates; Term structure measurement; Monte Carlo; Financial mathematics; Yield curve; Policy rates; Multiple yield curve framework; Stochastic programming; Risk factor modeling; Hedging; Performance attribution; Principle component analysis; GARCH; Maximum likelihood estimation; Copula;

    Abstract : By issuing interest rate derivative contracts, market makers such as large banks are exposed to undesired risk. There are several methods for banks to hedge themselves against this type of risk; one such method is the stochastic programming model developed by Blomvall and Hagenbjörk (2022). READ MORE

  3. 2. Hedging the Term Structure Risk of Carbon Allowance Derivatives : An Application of Stochastic Optimisation to EUA Market Making

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Nikolas Tsigkas; [2022]
    Keywords : Commodity Derivatives; Emissions Trading; Term Structure; Nonparametric Curve Estimation; Hedging; Stochastic Optimisation; Monte Carlosimulation; Market Microstructre; Systematic Risk Factors;

    Abstract : The initiative by the EU to combat global warming through the introduction of a cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas emissions in 2005, known as the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), resulted in the inception of a new financial market. The right to emit one tonne of CO2-equivalents, as well as derivatives on this right, have become commodities, traded both through exchanges and over the counter. READ MORE

  4. 3. Hedging of a foreign exchange swapbook using Stochastic programming

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Emma Bohlin; Jonatan Harling; [2021]
    Keywords : term structure measurement; optimization; hedging; foreign exchange swaps; interest rates; FX; stochastic programming;

    Abstract : A large part of the foreign exchange market concerns the trading of FX swaps. While entering a position in a FX swap does not cost any money, banks earn money on FX swaps when their customers cross the bid/ask spread, creating a perceived transaction costs for the swaps. READ MORE

  5. 4. Pricing and Hedging using Hedge Monte-Carlo Method

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Matematisk statistik

    Author : Arzu Eski; [2014]
    Keywords : Mathematics and Statistics;

    Abstract : In this master’s thesis The Hedge Monte-Carlo method (HMC) is evaluated. The HMC method is used to price financial derivatives and at the same time obtain optimal hedge portfolios. The optimal hedge is of great importance as it enables risk management in option trading. READ MORE

  6. 5. Hedging Effectiveness of Index Options in Sweden

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Janis Lazdins; Janis Kiploks; [2011]
    Keywords : Black-Scholes-Merton model; Regression-based hedge; Hedging errors; Hedging performance and effectiveness;

    Abstract : We test hedging performance of five different hedging techniques of the OMX Stockholm 30 (OMXS30) call options. Four of the hedging techniques applied are based on the Black-Scholes-Merton (BSM) model and the fifth is a regression-based model that adjusts the original BSM Greeks. READ MORE