Delta ( IDataHolder Underlying Price , IDataHolder Volatility );
Default values:
Underlying Price: close(getUnderlyingSymbol())
Volatility: imp_volatility(getUnderlyingSymbol())
Description
Calculates the delta option greek.
Input parameters
| Parameter | Default value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Underlying Price | close(getUnderlyingSymbol()) | Defines price to be used in calculation of delta. |
| Volatility | imp_volatility(getUnderlyingSymbol()) | Defines volatility to be used in calculation of delta. |
Example
declare lower;
def epsilon = 0.01 * close(GetUnderlyingSymbol());
plot approxDelta = (OptionPrice(underlyingPrice = close(GetUnderlyingSymbol()) + epsilon) - OptionPrice()) / epsilon;
plot Delta = Delta();
This example illustrates the approximate calculation of delta by dividing a change in the theoretical option price by a change in the underlying symbol price.