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Numerical example

Let's work through a complete numerical example for each Greek (Delta, Theta, Gamma, Vega, and Rho) for both a stock option (no dividend) and a currency option using the formulas.


Scenario:

Stock Option (No Dividend):

  • Stock Price (S) = ₹100
  • Strike Price (K) = ₹105
  • Time to Expiration (T) = 1 year
  • Volatility (σ) = 20% (0.20)
  • Risk-Free Interest Rate (r) = 5% (0.05)
  • Dividend Yield (q) = 0%

Currency Option:

  • Spot Price (S) = ₹75 (foreign currency per 1 unit)
  • Strike Price (K) = ₹80
  • Time to Expiration (T) = 0.5 years
  • Volatility (σ) = 15% (0.15)
  • Risk-Free Interest Rate (r) = 4% (0.04)
  • Foreign Interest Rate (r_f) = 2% (0.02)

1. Delta (Δ)

Stock Option (No Dividend):

Currency Option:


2. Theta (Θ)

Stock Option (No Dividend):

Currency Option:


3. Gamma (Γ)

Stock Option (No Dividend):

Currency Option:


4. Vega (ν)

Stock Option (No Dividend):

Currency Option:


5. Rho (ρ)

Stock Option (No Dividend):

Currency Option:


Summary Table of Results:

Greek Stock Option (No Dividend) Currency Option
Delta 0.5418 0.367
Theta -5.594 -2.637
Gamma 0.0198 0.0671
Vega 39.65 20.721
Rho 45.41 13.13

This is how you calculate each of the Greeks for both a stock option (no dividend) and a currency option.