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Volga: Second-Order Vol Sensitivity

Hard · Options & Greeks · Quant Trader interview question · options, greeks, volga, vomma, volatility risk, vega, second-order greeks

You are a volatility trader at a firm like Jane Street. You are managing a portfolio of options on the S&P 500 (SPX). A large market-moving event is expected soon. You need to understand the potential impact of changes in implied volatility on your portfolio's vega. What does Volga (also known as Vomma) measure, and what type of risk does it primarily address?