Discussion Paper

Understanding Global Volatility


Abstract: In this note, we identify a global component of equity option-implied volatilities and address two questions: What are its fundamental drivers? And, given these drivers, are recent levels of volatility unexpectedly low?

https://doi.org/10.17016/2573-2129.40

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Provider: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (U.S.)

Part of Series: IFDP Notes

Publication Date: 2018-01-19

Number: 2018-01-19