Method and system for simulating implied volatility surfaces for use in option pricing simulations

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PATENT NO 7149715
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09896488

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A method and system for simulating changes in volatility for a price of a particular option on an underlying financial instrument is disclosed. A volatility surface model having at least one surface parameter is provided along with a set of volatilities for a plurality of options on the underlying financial instrument. The set of volatilities is analyzed to determine an initial value for each surface parameter which, when used in the surface model, defines a surface approximating the set of volatilities. The values of the surface parameters are then evolved using an appropriate evolution function. A volatility value for a particular option is extracted from the volatility surface defined by the evolved surface parameter values. The extracted volatility value can then be used in an option pricing model to provide a price of the particular option.

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GOLDMAN SACHS & CO LLC200 WEST STREET NEW YORK NY 10282

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Browne, Sid Brooklyn, NY 11 169
Maghakian, Arthur New York, NY 12 169

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