Etymology

DvommaDvol

D2V4O1M3M3A1D2V4O1L1

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

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

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