Gaussian bond-option formula
ID: gaussian-bond-option-formula
For a maturity- call on a unit maturity- zero-coupon bond, where , deterministic forward-rate volatilities make the bond-price ratio lognormal under the T-forward measure. Its integrated variance is . For , put and . Integrating the lognormal distribution above the strike gives the displayed price. At , the price is . The forward measure is essential: the raw bond price has a stochastic discount rate under the money-market measure.
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