A model-free approach to continuous-time finance
Author(s)
Chiu, Henry
Cont, Rama
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
We present a non-probabilistic, pathwise approach to continuous-time finance based on causal functional calculus. We introduce a definition of self-financing, free from any integration concept and show that the value of a self-financing portfolio is a pathwise integral (every self-financing strategy is a gradient) and that generic domain of functional calculus is inherently arbitrage-free. We then consider the problem of hedging a path-dependent payoff across a generic set of scenarios. We apply the transition principle of Isaacs in differential games and obtain a verification theorem for the optimal solution, which is characterised by a fully non-linear path-dependent equation. For the Asian option, we obtain explicit solution.
Date Issued
2023-04
Date Acceptance
2022-11-16
Citation
Mathematical Finance, 2023, 33 (2), pp.257-273
ISSN
0960-1627
Publisher
Wiley
Start Page
257
End Page
273
Journal / Book Title
Mathematical Finance
Volume
33
Issue
2
Copyright Statement
© 2023 The Authors. Mathematical Finance published by Wiley Periodicals LLC.
This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
License URL
Identifier
https://www.imperial.ac.uk/people/h.chiu16
Publication Status
Published
Date Publish Online
2023-01-16