What Market Factor Does Vega Specifically Measure Sensitivity To?

Vega measures the sensitivity of an option's price to changes in the volatility of the underlying asset. An increase in volatility generally increases the probability of extreme price movements, thus increasing the value of both call and put options.

Vega is crucial for traders managing risk related to market expectations of future price fluctuations.

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