Abstract
We derive a new type of "prelimit" theorems for sums of random number of random variables. As an application, we show that the distribution of asset returns can be approximated by truncated Lévy flights.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 73-78 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Applied Mathematics Letters |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 2000 |
Keywords
- Prelimiting behavior of financial returns
- Stable and ν-stable laws