Inserting or Stretching Points in Finite Difference Discretizations

Jherek Healy

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Abstract: Partial differential equations sometimes have critical points where the solution or some of its derivatives are discontinuous. The simplest example is a discontinuity in the initial condition. It is well known that those decrease the accuracy of finite difference methods. A common remedy is to stretch the grid, such that many more grid points are present near the critical points, and fewer where the solution is deemed smooth. An alternative solution is to insert points such that the discontinuities fall in the middle of two grid points. This paper compares the accuracy of both approaches in the context of the pricing of financial derivative contracts in the Black-Scholes model and proposes a new fast and simple stretching function.

Date: 2022-10, Revised 2022-12
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