Heston Stochastic Volatility Model Calculator

Price European options under the Heston stochastic volatility model, which captures the volatility smile by modeling variance as a mean-reverting CIR process. Compute option prices using semi-analytical Fourier transform methods.

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How It Works

Price European options under the Heston stochastic volatility model, which captures the volatility smile by modeling variance as a mean-reverting CIR process. Compute option prices using semi-analytical Fourier transform methods

Each component has a specific meaning:

  • Semi-analytical Fourier transform methods — The semi-analytical fourier transform methods recorded for the scenario being assessed.

Note: Interpret the heston model result against the thresholds and context described above.

How to Use

Enter the semi-analytical Fourier transform methods for the scenario you are assessing. Price European options under the Heston stochastic volatility model, which captures the volatility smile by modeling variance as a mean-reverting CIR process. Compute option prices using semi-analytical Fourier transform methods. Use the heston model result to inform your calculation.

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