Carr–Madan formula (source code)

= Carr–Madan formula
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The Carr–Madan formula is a method used in financial mathematics, specifically in the pricing of options and other derivatives. It provides a way to compute the price of an option by using Fourier transform techniques and is particularly useful for options with complex payoff structures. The formula relates the price of a European call or put option to the characteristic function of the underlying asset's log return distribution.