Thesis (Ph. D.)--UCLA, 2009. / Vita. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 160-165).

Thesis (M.Phil.)--Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, 2007. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 62). Also available in electronic version.

Made available in DSpace on 2010-04-20T20:14:42Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 1991-06-27T00:00:00Z / Tem como objetivo estudar várias estruturas básicas das transações de permuta, batizadas genericamente, no exterior, como 'SWAP' e mais um número das suas variações mais comuns. Caracterizar a aplicação, a mecânica e as vantagens das permutas feitas: internamente num mesmo país (interest rate swap); entre empresas de diferentes origens e ou suas subsidiárias através do câmbio de capitais em moedas diferentes (swaps). Apresentar um material que, tratando o assunto ao nível de detalhes, possa servir para discussão e desenvolvimento dessa modalidade entre acadêmicos e demais interessados em assuntos do ramo de finanças.

This project discusses the intensity and survival probability derived from Credit Default Swaps (CDS). We utilize two models, the reduced intensity model and the Shift Square Root Diffusion (SSRD) model. In the reduced intensity model, we assume a deterministic intensity and implement a computer simulation to derive the survival probability and intensity from the CDS market quotes of the company. In the SSRD model, the interest rate and intensity are both stochastic and correlated. We discuss the impaction of correlation on the interest rate and intensity. We also conduct a Monte Carlo simulation to determine the dynamics of stochastic interest rate and intensity.

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Thèse (de maîtrise)--Université Laval, 2007. / Bibliogr.: f. 54-55. Publié aussi en version électronique dans la Collection Mémoires et thèses électroniques.

Possessing the knowledge to hedge energy price risks properly is essential and crucial for running a long-term business. In the past, many hedging instruments have been invented and widely used. By using these derivatives, decision makers reduce the price risk to a certain degree. To apply these hedging instruments to the perfect hedging strategies correctly, it is necessary to be familiar with these tools in the first place. This work introduces the financial tools widely applied in hedging, including forward contracts, futures, swaps and options. It also introduces the hedging strategies used on energy hedging. Since individuals are creating strategies according to their unique risk appetite and collected information, this work presents three risk appetites and a method of distinguishing valuable information. With the contribution of this thesis, future works can be done in the field that connect the information valuation and energy hedging by changing the behavior in each risk appetites’ hedging ratio. / text

This master thesis discusses alternative debt management instruments - GDP-linked bonds. It provides concise characterization of sovereign debt management. Additionally, it discusses traditional derivatives, such as futures, swaps and bonds, from the government's point of view. The main goal of the thesis is to verify whether GDP-linked bonds are suitable for the Czech and Slovak debt management. Ergo, the bonds could smooth the cost of serving the debt. Furthermore, it describes the development of the sovereign debt and risk premium of the government bonds of the Czech and Slovak republics. It tries to find out whether the risk premium of Slovak bonds differed after introduction of euro. Additionally, the thesis analyzes the effect of various country specific variables on the development of the risk premium. The last but not least goal is to support or reject the hypothesis whether the GDP-linked bonds should be appealing to European economic and monetary union as the members has to satisfied Stability and Growth Pact requirements. The conclusion of the thesis is that the hypothesis of positive effect of the GDP-linked bonds on the cost of serving debt is partly rejected in case of the Czech and Slovak republics as well as in the case of European economic and monetary union. Furthermore, the risk...

by Hui Chi Hang and Wong Wai Ming. / Thesis (M.B.A.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1997. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 89-92). / ABSTRACT --- p.iv / TABLE OF CONTENT --- p.v / Chapter Page / Chapter PART I : --- Interest Rate Swap --- p.1 / Chapter 1. --- INTRODUCTION AND HISTORY OF SWAP --- p.2 / Chapter 2. --- INTRODUCTION TO INTEREST RATE SWAP --- p.6 / Chapter 3. --- ECONOMICS AND PRICING OF INTEREST RATE SWAP --- p.8 / "Exhibit I - Example 1,2 & 3" --- p.19 / Chapter 4. --- APPLICATION OF INTEREST RATE SWAP --- p.25 / Chapter PART II: --- Currency Swap --- p.27 / Chapter 5. --- INTRODUCTION TO CURRENCY SWAP --- p.28 / Chapter 6. --- ECONOMICS AND PRICING OF CURRENCY SWAP AND LTFX CONTRACTS --- p.30 / Exhibit II - Example 4 --- p.38 / Chapter Part III : --- Implication of Swap in Major Markets --- p.41 / Chapter 7. --- MAJOR SWAP MARKETS --- p.42 / Chapter 8. --- THE HONG KONG SWAP MARKET --- p.49 / Chapter Part IV : --- Risks and Control in Swaps --- p.53 / Chapter 9. --- COMMON RISKS AND CONTROL IN SWAPS --- p.54 / Appendix --- p.60 / Chapter I. --- INTRODUCTION TO OTHER MAJOR SWAPS --- p.61 / Chapter II. --- USER GUIDE FOR USING THE DISKETTE FOR PRICING OF SWAPS --- p.71 / Chapter III. --- QUESTIONNAIRE FOR INTERVIEWS --- p.79 / Chapter IV. --- BRIEF REPORT ON INTERVIEWS --- p.81 / Bibliography --- p.89 / Exhibit I - Example 1 --- p.93 / Exhibit I - Example 2 --- p.94 / Exhibit I - Example 3 --- p.95 / Exhibit II - Example 4 --- p.96 / "Diskette for SWAP. XLS for pricing of interest rate swap, and LTFX contracts" --- p.97

<p>In this paper we investigate pricing of variance swaps contracts. The</p><p>literature is mostly dedicated to the pricing using replication with</p><p>portfolio of vanilla options. In some papers the valuation with stochastic</p><p>volatility models is discussed as well. Stochastic volatility is becoming</p><p>more and more interesting to the investors. Therefore we decided to</p><p>perform valuation with the Heston stochastic volatility model, as well</p><p>as by using replication strategy.</p><p>The thesis was done at SunGard Front Arena, so for testing the replica-</p><p>tion strategy Front Arena software was used. For calibration and testing</p><p>of the Heston model we used MatLab.</p>