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Optimal Option Portfolio Strategies: Deepening the Puzzle of Index Option Mispricing

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  • Faias, José Afonso
  • Santa-Clara, Pedro

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Traditional methods of asset allocation (such as mean–variance optimization) are not adequate for option portfolios because the distribution of returns is non-normal and the short sample of option returns available makes it difficult to estimate their distribution. We propose a method to optimize a portfolio of European options, held to maturity, with a myopic objective function that overcomes these limitations. In an out-of-sample exercise incorporating realistic transaction costs, the portfolio strategy delivers a Sharpe ratio of 0.82 with positive skewness. This performance is mostly obtained by exploiting mispricing between options and not by loading on jump or volatility risk premia.

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  • Faias, José Afonso & Santa-Clara, Pedro, 2017. "Optimal Option Portfolio Strategies: Deepening the Puzzle of Index Option Mispricing," Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, Cambridge University Press, vol. 52(1), pages 277-303, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:cup:jfinqa:v:52:y:2017:i:01:p:277-303_00
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