Volatility Filtering and Estimation

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Overview

Subject area

MTH

Catalog Number

9863

Course Title

Volatility Filtering and Estimation

Department(s)

Description

This course covers various filtering techniques such as Kalman filter, particle filtering, and chaos based filtering. Applications include estimation of stochastic volatility parameters from timeseries of underlying asset prices and the use of stochastic volatility in derivative pricing. It also compares the cross-sectional and time-series based estimated parameters and applies the results to specific trading strategies.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer

Academic Career

Graduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

1.5

Maximum Units

1.5

Academic Progress Units

1.5

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

1.5

Course Schedule