Method of Systematic Trend-Following
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1. A method of systematic, computer-implemented trend-following of an underlying financial instrument, in which an algorithm synthetically creates an option by using the delta of the underlying financial instrument, i.e. the partial derivative of the option price with respect to the underlying instrument.
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Abstract
This invention relates to alternative, synthesisable trend-following strategy, based on a rolling, delta-spliced lookback straddle. This operates like a conventional lookback straddle, except that the time to expiry, rather than monotonically running down to zero, is reset where possible to that of a ‘younger’ straddle, provided that the delta of the two straddles does not differ by more than a specified amount. It is more computationally efficient than prior art approaches; further, it does not lead to positions being prematurely liquidated.
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- 1. A method of systematic, computer-implemented trend-following of an underlying financial instrument, in which an algorithm synthetically creates an option by using the delta of the underlying financial instrument, i.e. the partial derivative of the option price with respect to the underlying instrument.
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