Why replace derivative pricing models with neural networks?

Derivatives and trading businesses are talking about replacing slow derivative pricing models with fast but equivalent neural networks.

Why? Once a neural network has been fitted to the outputs of a conventional derivative pricing model, it prices virtually instantaneously. This enables:

  • Real-time pricing of computationally expensive derivatives
  • Option trading strategies execute faster
  • Real-time calculation of Greeks
  • Massive scenario analysis with millions of scenarios
  • Rapid market risk calculation including intraday VaR
  • Impossibly slow XVA calculations become viable
  • Dramatically faster volatility model calibration
  • Superior portfolio optimization

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