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One Other Option Pricing Scheme

Computational Finance 2026-07-27 v1 Probability

Abstract

We present a distinctive approach to parameterizing the risk neutral distribution. Using parsimonious and interpretable parameters, the model provides direct and localized control over the shape of the implied volatility curve. It captures a wide variety of shapes, including those with local concavity. Empirical results demonstrate accurate calibration across a quarter million curves from a two-year Standard and Poor's 500 index option dataset. The fitted parameters exhibit stable patterns across tenors, enabling term structure interpolation and dynamic process construction without static arbitrage.

Cite

@article{arxiv.2607.24680,
  title  = {One Other Option Pricing Scheme},
  author = {Jimin Lin},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2607.24680},
  year   = {2026}
}