Black–Derman–Toy model
Short-rate tree calibration under BDT:
Step 0. Set the risk-neutral probability of an up move, p, to 50%Step 1. For each input spot rate, iteratively :
Step 2. Once solved, retain these known short rates, and proceed to the next time-step (i.e. input spot-rate), "growing" the tree until it incorporates the full input yield-curve. |
In
swaptions and other interest rate derivatives; see Lattice model (finance) § Interest rate derivatives. It is a one-factor model; that is, a single stochastic factor—the short rate—determines the future evolution of all interest rates. It was the first model to combine the mean-reverting behaviour of the short rate with the log-normal distribution,[1] and is still widely used.[2][3]
History
The model was introduced by
My Life as a Quant.[4]
Formulae
Under BDT, using a
Black-76-prices for each component caplet); see aside. Using the calibrated lattice one can then value a variety of more complex interest-rate sensitive securities and interest rate derivatives
.
Although initially developed for a lattice-based environment, the model has been shown to imply the following continuous stochastic differential equation:[1][5]
- where,
- = the instantaneous short rate at time t
- = value of the underlying asset at option expiry
- = instant short rate volatility
- = a standard Brownian motion under a risk-neutral probability measure; its differential.
For constant (time independent) short rate volatility, , the model is:
One reason that the model remains popular, is that the "standard"
Root-finding algorithms—such as Newton's method (the secant method) or bisection—are very easily applied to the calibration.[6] Relatedly, the model was originally described in algorithmic language, and not using stochastic calculus or martingales.[7]
References
Notes
- ^ a b "Impact of Different Interest Rate Models on Bond Value Measures, G, Buetow et al" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-10-07. Retrieved 2011-07-21.
- ^ Fixed Income Analysis, p. 410, at Google Books
- ^ "Society of Actuaries Professional Actuarial Specialty Guide Asset-Liability Management" (PDF). soa.org. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ "My Life as a Quant: Reflections on Physics and Finance". Archived from the original on 2010-03-28. Retrieved 2010-04-26.
- ^ "Black-Derman-Toy (BDT)". Archived from the original on 2016-05-24. Retrieved 2010-06-14.
- ^ Phelim Boyle, Ken Seng Tan and Weidong Tian (2001). Calibrating the Black–Derman-Toy model: some theoretical results, Applied Mathematical Finance 8, 27– 48 (2001)
- ^ "One on One Interview with Emanuel Derman (Financial Engineering News)". Retrieved 2021-06-09.
Articles
- Benninga, S.; Wiener, Z. (1998). "Binomial Term Structure Models" (PDF). Mathematica in Education and Research: vol.7 No. 3.
- Black, F.; Derman, E.; Toy, W. (January–February 1990). "A One-Factor Model of Interest Rates and Its Application to Treasury Bond Options" (PDF). Financial Analysts Journal: 24–32. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-09-10.
- Boyle, P.; Tan, K.; Tian, W. (2001). "Calibrating the Black–Derman–Toy model: some theoretical results" (PDF). Applied Mathematical Finance: 8, 27–48. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-04-22.
- Hull, J. (2008). "The Black, Derman, and Toy Model" (PDF). Technical Note No. 23, Options, Futures, and Other Derivatives. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-01-29. Retrieved 2011-04-08.
- Klose, C.; Li C. Y. (2003). "Implementation of the Black, Derman and Toy Model" (PDF). Seminar Financial Engineering, University of Vienna.
External links
- R function for computing the Black–Derman–Toy short rate tree, Andrea Ruberto
- Online: Black–Derman–Toy short rate tree generator Dr. Shing Hing Man, Thomson-Reuters' Risk Management
- Online: Pricing A Bond Using the BDT Model Dr. Shing Hing Man, Thomson-Reuters' Risk Management
- Excel BDT calculator and tree generator, Serkan Gur