Options
Research on options, hedging, volatility models, and the cost of carrying protection.
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Higher-order surface dynamics help explain curvature. The improvement is much smaller for the whole smile.
Study: Beyond the Skew-Stickiness Ratio: Transport Geometry of Spot-Driven Variance Surface Dynamics
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An industry white paper uses curve disorder to switch between equity and volatility futures.
Study: The Squid Programs: Trading the VIX Curve. Dynamic volatility using the VIX term structure.
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A framework for combining puts and trend without mistaking simulation weights for an allocation rule.
Study: Tail Risk Management with Puts and Trend Following: A CVaR Framework for Crashes and Drawdowns
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