Volatility As An Asset Class

The most notable change is the opportunity to trade volatility, there are now volatility, corridor and covariance swaps as well as gamma and correlation trades available. The market for these contracts is expected to grow exponentially over the next few years. In fact it is quite possible that they will grow almost as quickly as the credit derivatives market and as a result this market desperately needs this comprehensive reference.

Written from the practitioner s perspective, but with important academic contributions, this book is wholly devoted to the trading of volatility as an asset class. This new guide covers:

• Trading of volatility and related issues (eg, measurement, forecasting, modelling and hedging);
• 3rd generation volatility products including volatility, variance, gamma and correlation swaps;
• Unique aspects of these non-physical contracts;
• A review of the market;
• Trade ideas;
• The connection between stock, volatility and credit;
• How the models are calibrated to the market.

This book is recommended reading for hedge fund managers, risk managers, traders, front-, middle- and back-office personnel and software designers or anyone looking to take advantage of this growth market.