Finite Mixture Approximation of CARMA(p,q) Models

Abstract

In this paper we show how to approximate the transition density of a CARMA(p, q) model driven by means of a time changed Brownian Motion based on the Gauss-Laguerre quadrature. We then provide an analytical formula for option prices when the log price follows a CARMA(p, q) model. We also propose an estimation procedure based on the approximated likelihood density.