Fast Greeks for Markov-Functional Models Using Adjoint Pde Methods

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Nick Denson

University of Melbourne - Centre for Actuarial Studies

Mark S. Joshi

University of Melbourne - Centre for Actuarial Studies (deceased)

Date Written: May 30, 2010

Abstract

This paper demonstrates how the adjoint PDE method can be used to compute Greeks in Markov-functional models. This is an accurate and efficient way to compute Greeks, where most of the model sensitivities can be computed in approximately the same time as a single sensitivity using finite difference. We demonstrate the speed and accuracy of the method using a Markov-functional interest rate model, also demonstrating how the model Greeks can be converted into market Greeks.

Keywords: Adjoint PDE Greeks, delta, vega, skew, adjoint method, PDE, Markov-functional model, market Greeks, cancellable inverse floater, Bermudan swaption

JEL Classification: G13

Suggested Citation

Denson, Nick and Joshi, Mark, Fast Greeks for Markov-Functional Models Using Adjoint Pde Methods (May 30, 2010). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1618026 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.1618026

Nick Denson (Contact Author)

University of Melbourne - Centre for Actuarial Studies ( email )

Melbourne
Australia

Mark Joshi

University of Melbourne - Centre for Actuarial Studies (deceased) ( email )

Melbourne, 3010
Australia

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