deriving u,d,p for Binomial model

Discussion in 'SP6' started by Gareth, Mar 12, 2006.

  1. Gareth

    Gareth Member

    Hello again,

    There's seems to be some inconsistencies in the method used to derive u,d, and risk neutral p for the binomial model in past papers for CID (April 2004, Q8) and 109 (April 2002, Q6).

    In CID the variance of S_t is assumed to be:

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    in 109 it uses the log normal variance:

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    Hull uses the same as CID.

    So which is the "right" answer? I think 109 is probably more theorectically correct, but Hull is the bible...
     

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