Which ATM option has the most vega
Question
Three at-the-money options on different underlyings share the same expiry ; their strikes are , and . Under Black-Scholes assumptions (same volatility and rate), which one has the greatest vega?
Short answer
The strike-30 option. Black-Scholes vega is . At the money and is the same for all three, so vega scales linearly with the price level and is largest for the option with .
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- Greeks and Numerical Sensitivities
- Option Mechanics: Calls, Puts, Moneyness, Intrinsic Value, and Exchange vs. OTC Markets
- Option Trading Strategies: Spreads, Combinations, and Payoff Engineering
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