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Straddle : The Vega υ
Issued on September 17 2010 par Strategies Options

Straddle positions and volatility are linked.
The straddle is a strategy that is very sensitive to implied volatility moves.




I - Intuition

The more the volatility the more expensive an option value.
It's a consequence that follows the fact that volatility is synonym with moves, thus it increases chances to expire with profit.




II - Straddle Vega

Straddle vega is the sum of the both vegas.
For a call

For a put :


The straddle Vega:
Vega-Long-Straddle-100-3D


Because call vega equals put vega, straddle's vega is worth twice value of that a single option.




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