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We consider weighted variance contracts in which the realized variance is subjected to a spot-dependent weighting function, a notable example of which is the corridor variance swap. Such payouts admit ...
May’s unexpected increase in equity market volatility, which led to big mark-to-market losses for some hedge funds, has not dented the variance swaps market, according to dealers. No volume figures on ...