GARCH Option Valuation: Theory and Evidence

Posted: 20 May 2019

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Peter Christoffersen

University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management; Copenhagen Business School; Aarhus University - CREATES

Kris Jacobs

University of Houston - C.T. Bauer College of Business

Chayawat Ornthanalai

University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management

Date Written: June 13, 2013

Abstract

We survey the theory and empirical evidence on GARCH option valuation models. We provide an overview of different functional forms for the volatility dynamic, multifactor models, nonnormal innovation distributions and valuation techniques. We also discuss alternative pricing kernels used for risk neutralization, various strategies for empirical implementation, and the links between GARCH and stochastic volatility models. In the appendix we provide Matlab computer code for option pricing via Monte Carlo simulation for nonaffine models as well as via Fourier inversion for affine models.

Keywords: GARCH, option valuation

JEL Classification: G13

Suggested Citation

Christoffersen, Peter and Jacobs, Kris and Ornthanalai, Chayawat, GARCH Option Valuation: Theory and Evidence (June 13, 2013). https://doi.org/10.3905/jod.2013.21.2.008, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2054859 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2054859

Peter Christoffersen (Contact Author)

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Kris Jacobs

University of Houston - C.T. Bauer College of Business ( email )

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United States

Chayawat Ornthanalai

University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management ( email )

105 St. George Street
Toronto, Ontario M5S 3E6 M5S1S4
Canada

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