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How Can a Trader Hedge against a Drop in Implied Volatility?

A trader can hedge against a drop in implied volatility (IV) by having a negative Vega position. This is achieved by selling options (short Vega).

Selling options means the position profits when IV falls, offsetting the loss from a long option position that would lose value due to the IV drop.

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