Calculating the expected value of the square of an integral of Brownian Motion

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The discussion revolves around calculating the expected value of the square of an integral of standard one-dimensional Brownian motion, specifically focusing on the expression involving the integral of \( W_t \) over the interval from 0 to \( T \). Participants explore the simplification of terms and the interpretation of the variable \( T \).

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant presents the calculation of \( E\bigg[\Big(\frac{1}{T}\int\limits_0^TW_t\, dt\Big)^2\bigg] \) and seeks clarification on the simplification of the middle term.
  • Another participant questions the definition of \( T \), suggesting that it is typically used as a stopping time, which may contradict other equations presented.
  • A third participant agrees with the need for clarification on \( T \) and proposes that it might simply be the upper limit of integration, rather than a stopping time.
  • There are comments regarding the inconsistent use of brackets for the expectations operator, which affects readability.
  • Links to external resources on Itô isometry are provided by multiple participants, although one expresses uncertainty about how to apply the information to the current problem.
  • A later reply indicates that the original poster has resolved their issue, thanking others for their assistance.

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Participants express uncertainty regarding the definition of \( T \) and its implications for the calculations. There is no consensus on the interpretation of \( T \), and the discussion remains unresolved on this point.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the lack of clarity on the variable \( T \) and the inconsistent notation for the expectations operator, which may affect the understanding of the mathematical expressions involved.

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For a standard one-dimensional Brownian motion W(t), calculate:

$$E\bigg[\Big(\frac{1}{T}\int\limits_0^TW_t\, dt\Big)^2\bigg]$$I can't figure out how the middle term simplifies.

$$
\mathsf E\left(\int_0^T W_t\mathrm dt\right)^2 = \mathsf E\left[T^2W_T^2\right] - 2T\mathsf E\left[W_T\int_0^T t\mathrm dW_t\right]+\mathsf E\left(\int_0^T t\mathrm dW_t\right)^2
$$
$$
= T^3- 2T\int_0^Tt\mathrm dt+\int_0^Tt^2\mathrm dt
$$

i.e. why is

$$
\mathsf 2T\mathsf E\left[W_T\int_0^T t\mathrm dW_t\right]
= 2T\int_0^Tt\mathrm dt
$$
?
 
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will you tell us what ##T## is? The standard usage of a capital letter ##T## would be for a stopping time (i.e. a random variable), but this seems to contradict other equations... you also haven't consistently used brackets for the expectations operator, which makes this not so easy to read.
 
StoneTemplePython said:
will you tell us what ##T## is? The standard usage of a capital letter ##T## would be for a stopping time (i.e. a random variable), but this seems to contradict other equations.

I found the exercise and solution online. They don't say anything about T.

Im guessing its just the upper limit of integration and not a stopping time if you say it contradicts the other equations.

StoneTemplePython said:
you also haven't consistently used brackets for the expectations operator, which makes this not so easy to read.

Sorry about that. Seems like i can't edit now?
 
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