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Understanding gamma – part 3

In the previous posts we had looked at a delta hedged short call position, which we argued was a way of expressing a view on ‘large’ movements in spot and changes in implied volatility.  Here…

Understanding gamma – part 1

Introduction Over the last few posts we have spent a fair amount of time looking at delta as a measure of directional price risk.  Arguably, the more difficult concept to grasp is that of gamma. …