US vol experts hint at calm before storm in markets
Many buy-siders believe today’s relative tranquility in equities masks underlying fragility
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Many buy-siders believe today’s relative tranquility in equities masks underlying fragility
Dan Pirjol presents a snap formula for estimating implied volatility skew in an instant
Why does a stock’s skew become flat when markets get volatile? If you’ve ever wondered how the shape of skew changes during turbulent times, this article will provide you with the answers.During periods of high volatility, a slope that is typically associated with skew tends to flatten out. As a result, the implied volatility difference […]
Academic discusses option pricing, path-dependent volatility and tackling FIFA’s statistical bias
Dealer hedging of options which profit from ‘spot down, vol down’ may have amplified rare dynamic