Re: [Quantlib-dev] Inflation Bond (a.roveda@libero.it)

[Chris K. <chr...@ya...>]

Hi Alessandro,

you can't do it as simply as you can price a nominal bond.  The indices and the forward inflation curves bootstrapped from swaps are available, but not inflation coupons (mimicing ibor coupon) nor the relevant helpers to bootstrap forward inflation from inflation-linked-bond quotes.  

Note that you should probably not use a forward curve from inflation swaps to price an inflation bond (see article by Bank of England for a discussion: http://www.bankofengland.co.uk/publications/quarterlybulletin/qb060101.pdf).  

Anyone else need this soon?

Best regards,
Chris

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Hello Everyone,

I am trying to use the inflation code, under experimental folder, to evaluted 
a generic bond inflation
but i'm not sure if  is it possible in the present state of QL developement 


Someone would be so kind to give me some hints or sample?


Thank you in advance for your help.


Alessandro