Optimal static-dynamic hedges for exotic options under convex risk measures
We study the problem of optimally hedging exotic derivatives positions using a combination of dynamic trading strategies in underlying stocks and static positions in vanilla options when the performance is quantified by a convex risk measure. We establish conditions for the existence of an optimal static position for general convex risk measures, and then analyze in detail the case of shortfall risk with a power loss function. Here we find conditions for uniqueness of the static hedge. We illustrate the computational challenge of computing the market-adjusted risk measure in a simple diffusion model for an option on a non-traded asset.
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2009
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Authors: | Ilhan, Aytaç ; Jonsson, Mattias ; Sircar, Ronnie |
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Stochastic Processes and their Applications. - Elsevier, ISSN 0304-4149. - Vol. 119.2009, 10, p. 3608-3632
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Publisher: |
Elsevier |
Subject: | Risk measures Hedging Exotic options |
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