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Stochastic Calculus and the Black-Scholes-Merton Model: A Simplified Approach

Mathematical Finance 2026-05-11 v1

Abstract

This paper refutes the claim that the expected rate of return of the underlying asset plays no role in the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model.

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@article{arxiv.2605.07558,
  title  = {Stochastic Calculus and the Black-Scholes-Merton Model: A Simplified Approach},
  author = {Kuo-Ping Chang},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2605.07558},
  year   = {2026}
}