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Discount Models

Mathematical Finance 2023-07-28 v2

Abstract

Discount is the difference between the face value of a bond and its present value. I propose an arbitrage-free dynamic framework for discount models, which provides an alternative to the Heath--Jarrow--Morton framework for forward rates. I derive general consistency conditions for factor models, and discuss affine term structure models in particular. There are several open problems, and I outline possible directions for further research.

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@article{arxiv.2306.16871,
  title  = {Discount Models},
  author = {Damir Filipovic},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2306.16871},
  year   = {2023}
}