Etymology

DvegaDvol

D2V4E1G2A1D2V4O1L1

Today it means: A second-order measure of derivative price sensitivity, expressed as the rate of change of vega with respect to changes in the volatility of the underlying asset. Full definition →

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From the mathematical formula (∂𝒱)/(∂σ), the partial derivative of vega (𝒱) with respect to volatility (σ), pronounced as "D vega (by) D vol(atility)".

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