Two Factor Stochastic Volatility with Embedded Local Volatility

Posted: 23 Mar 2009 Last revised: 7 May 2009

Date Written: March 16, 2009

Abstract

This paper is intended to introduce an extension of the stochastic volatility model introduced by Pat Hagan. It adds to it two important features: a second factor and mean reversion. It is also a response to the smile dynamics problem taking into account very important features.

Keywords: Stochastic volatility, local volatility, approximation formulae

JEL Classification: G12

Suggested Citation

Reghai, Adil, Two Factor Stochastic Volatility with Embedded Local Volatility (March 16, 2009). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1360962 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.1360962

Adil Reghai (Contact Author)

ADIA ( email )

211 Corniche
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates

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