A non-parametric option pricing model: Theory and empirical evidence

Ren Raw Chen*, Oded Palmon

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

In this paper, we propose an empirically-based, non-parametric option pricing model to evaluate S&P 500 index options. Given the fact that the model is derived under the real measure, an equilibrium asset pricing model, instead of no-arbitrage, must be assumed. Using the histogram of past S&P 500 index returns, we find that most of the volatility smile documented in the literature disappears.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)115-134
Number of pages20
JournalReview of Quantitative Finance and Accounting
Volume24
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 03 2005
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Implied volatility
  • Nonparametric model
  • Options
  • Volatility smile

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