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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:

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