DETERMINING THE VALUE OF DOUBLE BARRIER OPTION USING STANDARD MONTE CARLO, ANTITHETIC VARIATE, AND CONTROL VARIATE METHODS

Abstract

In this paper, we applied the standard Monte Carlo, antithetic variate, and control variates methods to value the double barrier knock-in option price. The underlying asset used in the calculation of double barrier knock-in option is the share of ANTM from April 1, 2019 until March 1, 2022. The value of the double barrier knock-in option is simulated using standard Monte Carlo, antithetic variate, and control variates methods. The results showed that all the methods converge to the exact solution, with the control variate method to be the fastest. Standard Monte Carlo method has the least computational time, followed by control variate and antithetic variate method. Compared to the other methods, control variate is the most effective and efficient in determining the value of double barrier knock-in option, based on the option value, relative error and computational time. Antithetic variate method converges faster to the exact solution compared to standard Monte Carlo. However it has the longest computation time compared to the other methods.