The class of interest rate models introduced by O. Cheyette in 1994 is a
subclass of the general HJM framework with a time dependent volatility
parameterization. This book addresses the above mentioned class of
interest rate models and concentrates on the calibration, valuation and
sensitivity analysis in multifactor models. It derives analytical
pricing formulas for bonds and caplets and applies several numerical
valuation techniques in the class of Cheyette model, i.e. Monte Carlo
simulation, characteristic functions and PDE valuation based on sparse
grids. Finally it focuses on the sensitivity analysis of Cheyette models
and derives Model- and Market Greeks. To the best of our knowledge, this
sensitivity analysis of interest rate derivatives in the class of
Cheyette models is unique in the literature. Up to now the valuation of
interest rate derivatives using PDEs has been restricted to 3 dimensions
only, since the computational effort was too great. The author picks up
the sparse grid technique, adjusts it slightly and can solve
high-dimensional PDEs (four dimensions plus time) accurately in
reasonable time. Many topics investigated in this book are new areas of
research and make a significant contribution to the scientific community
of financial engineers. They also represent a valuable development for
practitioners.