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A simple and fast method for valuing American knock-out options with rebates

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Abstract

In this paper, we derive an analytic formula for the American knock-out options with rebate. Rather than using a probabilistic method, we use the Laplace–Carson Transform(LCT) method to induce a simple functional equation associated with the complex problem of option pricing Partial Differential equation with free boundary. The transformed value of free boundary could be solved by applying Newton's method. Lastly, numerical Laplace inversion techniques are used to solve for the wanted free boundary value and the options value.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)364-370
Number of pages7
JournalChaos, Solitons and Fractals
Volume103
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2017

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© 2017 Elsevier Ltd

Keywords

  • American knock-out options
  • Free boundary problems
  • Laplace–Carson transforms
  • Numerical Laplace inversion
  • Rebate

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