N nazia Junior member Messages 14 Likes 0 Apr 23, 2009 #1 Hi, Could someone please explain the possible reasons for why option prices on a particular stock calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing formula would be different to the real life option prices? Thanks.
Hi, Could someone please explain the possible reasons for why option prices on a particular stock calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing formula would be different to the real life option prices? Thanks.
Martinghoul Senior member Messages 2,691 Likes 277 Apr 23, 2009 #2 There could be a few possibilities... The mkt-maker might not be using Black-Scholes to price the option or might be using different inputs into the model than you. Last edited: Apr 24, 2009
There could be a few possibilities... The mkt-maker might not be using Black-Scholes to price the option or might be using different inputs into the model than you.
G gooseman Experienced member Messages 1,776 Likes 219 Apr 24, 2009 #3 skew as gamma says plus there are different models binomial/BS
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