Essays about: "Index optioner"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the words Index optioner.
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1. Dispersion Trading: A Way to Hedge Vega Risk in Index Options
University essay from KTH/Matematik (Avd.)Abstract : Since the introduction of derivatives to the financial markets, volatility trading has emerged as a method for investors to make money in every market condition. In parallel with introducing derivatives to the financial markets, hedging methods have emerged and are today essential instruments for the liquidity providers active in the markets. READ MORE
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2. Predicting the Options Expiration Effect Using Machine Learning Models Trained With Gamma Exposure Data
University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)Abstract : The option expiration effect is a well-studied phenome, however, few studies have implemented machine learning models to predict the effect on the underlying stock market due to options expiration. In this paper four machine learning models, SVM, random forest, AdaBoost, and LSTM, are evaluated on their ability to predict whether the underlying index rises or not on the day of option expiration. READ MORE
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3. Volatility Forecasting using GARCH Processes with Exogenous Variables
University essay from KTH/Matematisk statistikAbstract : Volatility is a measure of the risk of an investment and plays an essential role in several areas of finance, including portfolio management and pricing of options. In this thesis, we have implemented and evaluated several so-called GARCH models for volatility prediction based on historical price series. READ MORE
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4. Option strategies using hybrid Support Vector Regression - ARIMA
University essay from KTH/Matematisk statistikAbstract : In this thesis, the use of machine learning in option strategies is evaluated with focus on the S&P 500 Index. The first part of the thesis focuses on testing the performance power of the Support Vector Regression (SVR) method for the historical realized volatility with a window of 20 days. READ MORE
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5. Option pricing models: A comparison between models with constant and stochastic volatilities as well as discontinuity jumps
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för matematik och matematisk statistikAbstract : The purpose of this thesis is to compare option pricing models. We have investigated the constant volatility models Black-Scholes-Merton (BSM) and Merton’s Jump Diffusion (MJD) as well as the stochastic volatility models Heston and Bates. READ MORE
