Implied volatility (IV) is widely used in pricing options because traders believe that IV is the best predictor of exchange rate volatility. The Philadelphia Stock Exchange offers a continuous series of strike price options that can expire on more than one maturity date. This leads to the...

This book includes the materials from author’s PhD thesis. In the past three decades, the use of foreign currency options has increased exponentially as a hedging tool and for speculative purposes into a major foreign exchange activity. Increased use of foreign currency options is a reflection...

Inclusive finance is a core concept of finance that makes various financial products and services accessible and affordable to all individuals and businesses, especially those excluded from the formal financial system. One of the leading forces affecting people's ability to access financial...

This research examines the performance of the Islamic stock portfolio (ISP) and conventional stock portfolio (CSP) for the five industrial sectors and market in Malaysia. The capital asset pricing model statistics indicate that the ISP provides a higher return with a lower systematic risk...

This study introduces the intraday implied volatility (IV) for pricing the Australian dollar (AUD) options. The IV is estimated using the at-the-money one-month, two-month, and three-month maturity AUD options traded in the opening, midday, and closing period of a trading day. The...