Seminar series
Date
Thu, 26 Nov 2009
Time
13:00 -
14:00
Location
DH 1st floor SR
Speaker
Alok Gupta
Organisation
MCFG
We investigate calibrating financial models using a rigorous Bayesian framework. Non-parametric approaches in particular are studied and the local volatility model is used as an example. By incorporating calibration error into our method we design optimal hedges that minimise expected loss statistics based on different Bayesian loss functions determined by an agent's preferences. Comparisons made with the standard hedge strategies show the Bayesian hedges to outperform traditional methods.