Essays about: "Monte Carlo-simulations"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 213 essays containing the words Monte Carlo-simulations.

  1. 1. Covered Call on an Index - A Comparative Study of Two Strategies

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Karin Carlsson; [2023-06-29]
    Keywords : Index Options; Covered Calls; Monte Carlo; Utility;

    Abstract : This thesis undertakes a comparative analysis of two ways of performing a covered call strategy on a dual asset index. The distinguishing factor between the two approaches pertains to the writing of the call options, where one approach involves writing the call option on the entire index, while the other involves writing options on each asset within the index separately. READ MORE

  3. 2. Pricing of FX products - list rates

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Sannolikhetsteori och kombinatorik

    Author : Emma Edvardsson; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : List rates is a product that provides clients with a fixed exchange rate for a fixed period of time, varying from a few minutes up to a few days. During this period, the customer can exercise trading at the fixed exchange rate multiple times. The aim of this study is to find a pricing model for List rates. READ MORE

  4. 3. Optimization of Radiotherapy Treatment Plans Based on Monte Carlo Dose Computations

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för reglerteknik

    Author : Ludvig Håkansson; [2023]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Treatment planning plays a vital role in providing good treatment to cancer patients. In order to reach an adequate treatment plan, the algorithm used for simulating the dose in the patient must model the reality well. READ MORE

  5. 4. Utilizing logistic regression to apply the ELO system in forecasting Premier League odds

    University essay from KTH/Matematisk statistik

    Author : Claudio Thegelström; [2023]
    Keywords : Premier League; ELO system; Historical odds; Logistic regression; Unbiased prediction; Premier League; ELO systemet; Historiska odds; Logistisk regression; Opartiska prediktioner;

    Abstract : This thesis provides insights into the creation of a model for predicting odds in the Premier League. It illustrates how the ELO system and historical odds, in combination with Monte Carlo simulations, can be implemented through logistic regression to predict odds in an unbiased way. READ MORE

  6. 5. A Journey Through the World of Compression with IRS Contracts

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för fysik

    Author : Karl Hjalmarsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Portfolio Compression; Interest Rate Swap; Newtork Simplex; Central Clearing Counterparty;

    Abstract : By participating in the market a party buys and sells different types of contracts resulting in the collection of contracts growing. With a large collection of contracts come the hurdles of an increasing operational cost, a harder-to-manage order book, and an increase in counterparty risk. READ MORE