Is Vega Positive or Negative for a Long Option Position? ⎊ Path

Is Vega Positive or Negative for a Long Option Position?

Vega is positive for a long option position (buying a call or put). A positive Vega means that if implied volatility increases, the option's premium will also increase, which benefits the buyer.

Option buyers are long volatility.

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Long Option Position

Position ⎊ A long option position in cryptocurrency derivatives represents a strategy predicated on anticipating an upward price movement of the underlying asset.

Positive Vega

Volatility ⎊ Positive Vega describes an options position where the value increases as implied volatility rises.