Due to the complexity of deriving a closed-from solution, the Greeks are evaluated by computing a discrete approximation of the partial derivative. That is, the warrant is revalued with a fractional change for each relevant parameter (e.g. Spot for Delta, Volatility for Vega, etc) and the change in the warrant value divided by the increment is the approximated Greek.
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W = warrant price. W1 = warrant price derived from using the incremented parameter. S = spot price of the underlying asset. S1 = S + I. I = an incremental change of 0.00001. r = risk-free interest rate, expressed with continuous compounding. r1 = r + I. vol = volatility of the relative price change of the underlying asset. vol1 = vol + I. T = time to maturity measured in years (actual/365 basis). T1 = T - I.
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