Quantum-inspired variational algorithms for partial differential equations: application to financial derivative pricing

Tianchen Zhao, Chuhao Sun, Asaf Cohen, James Stokes, Shravan Veerapaneni

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Abstract

Variational quantum Monte Carlo (VMC) combined with neural-network quantum states offers a novel angle of attack on the curse-of-dimensionality encountered in a particular class of partial differential equations (PDEs); namely, the real- and imaginary time-dependent Schrödinger equation. In this paper, we present a simple generalization of VMC applicable to arbitrary time-dependent PDEs, showcasing the technique in the multi-asset Black-Scholes PDE for pricing European options contingent on many correlated underlying assets.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1-11
Number of pages11
JournalQuantitative Finance
Volume24
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2023
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Multi-asset Black-Scholes PDE
  • Variational quantum algorithms
  • Variational quantum Monte Carlo

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Finance
  • General Economics, Econometrics and Finance

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