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A Benchmark Model for Financial Markets

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This paper introduces a benchmark model for financial markets, which is based on the unique characterization of a benchmark portfolio that is chosen to be the growth optimal portfolio. The general structure of risk premia for asset prices as an average of appreciation rates. The benchmark model is shown to be locally arbitrage free, however, it still permits some form of arbitrage. Finally, a subclass of arbitrage free contingent claim prices is derived.

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  • Eckhard Platen, 2001. "A Benchmark Model for Financial Markets," Research Paper Series 59, Quantitative Finance Research Centre, University of Technology, Sydney.
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    Keywords

    financial market model; benchmark model; growth optimal portfolio; contingent claim pricing; arbitrage amount;
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    JEL classification:

    • G10 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - General (includes Measurement and Data)
    • G13 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - Contingent Pricing; Futures Pricing

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