OPT_FLOAT_STRK_LKBK

OPT_FLOAT_STRK_LKBK theoretical price of floating-strike lookback option

Synopsis

OPT_FLOAT_STRK_LKBK(call_put_flag,spot,spot_min,spot_max,time,rate,cost_of_carry,volatility)

Arguments

call_put_flag: 'c' for a call and 'p' for a put

spot: spot price

spot_min: minimum spot price of the underlying asset so far observed

spot_max: maximum spot price of the underlying asset so far observed

time: time to maturity in years

rate: annualized risk-free interest rate

cost_of_carry: net cost of holding the underlying asset

volatility: annualized volatility of the asset

Description

OPT_FLOAT_STRK_LKBK determines the theoretical price of a floating-strike lookback option where the holder of the option may exercise on expiry at the most favourable price observed during the options life of the underlying asset.