Model Calibration

Process

Model calibration is the process of adjusting the parameters of a financial model to best fit observed market data. This iterative procedure ensures that the model accurately reflects current market conditions and pricing relationships. For options pricing models, calibration typically involves fitting parameters like volatility or interest rates to match market-quoted option prices. It is a critical step in making theoretical models practically applicable. The process aims to minimize the discrepancy between model output and empirical data.