Stochastic Volatility (SV)
What Is Stochastic Volatility? Stochastic volatility (SV) refers to the fact that the volatility of asset prices varies and is not constant, as is assumed in the Black Scholes options pricing model. Stochastic volatility modeling attempts to correct for this problem with Black Scholes by allowing volatility to fluctuate over time. Key Takeaways Stochastic volatility