We use probabilistic methods to characterise time-dependent optimal stopping boundaries in a problem of multiple optimal stopping on a finite time horizon. Motivated by financial applications, we consider a payoff of immediate stopping of "put" type, and the underlying dynamics follows a geometric Brownian motion. The optimal stopping region relative to each optimal stopping time is described in terms of two boundaries, which are continuous, monotonic functions of time and uniquely solve a system of coupled integral equations of Volterra-type. Finally, we provide a formula for the value function of the problem.

On the optimal exercise boundaries of swing put options

De Angelis T.;
2018-01-01

Abstract

We use probabilistic methods to characterise time-dependent optimal stopping boundaries in a problem of multiple optimal stopping on a finite time horizon. Motivated by financial applications, we consider a payoff of immediate stopping of "put" type, and the underlying dynamics follows a geometric Brownian motion. The optimal stopping region relative to each optimal stopping time is described in terms of two boundaries, which are continuous, monotonic functions of time and uniquely solve a system of coupled integral equations of Volterra-type. Finally, we provide a formula for the value function of the problem.
2018
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1
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http://arxiv.org/abs/1407.6860
American put option; Free-boundary problems; Optimal multiple stopping; Swing options
De Angelis T.; Kitapbayev Y.
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