Tag: Pricing

Black-Scholes-Merton (BSM) Model

Black-Scholes-Merton (BSM) Model

In the previous blog post, we saw that the binomial model closely approximates option prices as the number of periods increases. The binomial model is known for its flexibility, intuitiveness, and fewer assumptions. So, why do we still need the Black-Scholes-Merton (BSM) model for option pricing, especially given its restrictive assumptions? One of the main … Continue reading Black-Scholes-Merton (BSM) Model

Options Pricing with Multi-period Binomial Model

Options Pricing with Multi-period Binomial Model

With the foundational concepts introduced in the previous blog post on the one-period binomial model, along with the path tracing and backward induction covered in the post on the two-period binomial model, we can now move to the multi-period binomial model, which is applicable to real-world scenarios. Once you understand how the one-period and two-period … Continue reading Options Pricing with Multi-period Binomial Model

Options Pricing with Two-Period Binomial Model

Options Pricing with Two-Period Binomial Model

In this blog series, I will aim to code the formulas and model algorithms covered in the CFA Level 2 program using Python and DolphinDB. Each topic will begin with a brief explanation of the formulas or algorithms, followed by their implementations in Python and DolphinDB. In the previous blog post on the one-period binomial … Continue reading Options Pricing with Two-Period Binomial Model

Options Pricing with One-Period Binomial Model

Options Pricing with One-Period Binomial Model

In this blog series, I will aim to code the formulas and model algorithms covered in the CFA Level 2 program using Python and DolphinDB. Each topic will begin with a brief explanation of the formulas or algorithms, followed by their implementations in Python and DolphinDB. From this blog post, we start our journey to … Continue reading Options Pricing with One-Period Binomial Model

Currency Swap Pricing and Valuation

Currency Swap Pricing and Valuation

In this blog series, I will aim to code the formulas and model algorithms covered in the CFA Level 2 program using Python and DolphinDB. Each topic will begin with a brief explanation of the formulas or algorithms, followed by their implementations in Python and DolphinDB. A currency swap is a financial agreement where two … Continue reading Currency Swap Pricing and Valuation

Interest Rate Swap Pricing and Valuation

Interest Rate Swap Pricing and Valuation

In this blog series, I will aim to code the formulas and model algorithms covered in the CFA Level 2 program using Python and DolphinDB. Each topic will begin with a brief explanation of the formulas or algorithms, followed by their implementations in Python and DolphinDB. An Interest Rate Swap (IRS) is a financial derivative … Continue reading Interest Rate Swap Pricing and Valuation

Bond Futures Pricing

Bond Futures Pricing

In this blog series, I will aim to code the formulas and model algorithms covered in the CFA Level 2 program using Python and DolphinDB. Each topic will begin with a brief explanation of the formulas or algorithms, followed by their implementations in Python and DolphinDB. Bond futures are financial contracts that obligate the buyer … Continue reading Bond Futures Pricing

FRA Pricing & Valuation

FRA Pricing & Valuation

In this blog series, I will aim to code the formulas and model algorithms covered in the CFA Level 2 program using Python and DolphinDB. Each topic will begin with a brief explanation of the formulas or algorithms, followed by their implementations in Python and DolphinDB. This blog post focuses on pricing and valuing forward … Continue reading FRA Pricing & Valuation

Forward Contract Pricing & Valuation

This blog post focuses on pricing and valuing forward contracts for underlying assets with or without carry costs and benefits, as well as pricing stock index forward contracts. In this blog series, I will aim to code the formulas and model algorithms covered in the CFA Level 2 program using Python and DolphinDB. Each topic … Continue reading Forward Contract Pricing & Valuation