This paper studies the approximation accuracy of a singular perturbation method for option pricing up to the second order under a stochastic volatility model. First, numerical experiments confirm that the first order approximation provides sufficiently accurate option prices in a fast...

This paper studies the probability distribution and option pricing for drawdown in a stochastic volatility environment. Their analytical approximation formulas are derived by the application of a singular perturbation method (Fouque et al., 2000). The mathematical validity of the approximation...

This paper derives a new semi closed-form approximation formula for pricing an up-and-out barrier option under a certain type of stochastic volatility model including SABR model by applying a rigorous asymptotic expansion method developed by Kato, Takahashi and Yamada (2012). We also demonstrate...

In recent years, we have observed the dramatic increase of the use of collateral as an important credit risk mitigation tool. It has become even rare to make a contract without collateral agreement among the major financial institutions. In addition to the significant reduction of the...

This paper proposes a general approximation method for the solutions to second order parabolic partial differential equations (PDEs) by an extension of Leandre's approach and the Bismut identity in Malliavin calculus. We show two types of its applications, new approximations of derivatives...