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Kappa

Kappa (Vega, Tau, Zeta) of a Call Option



Change in option price in response to a percentage point change in volatility. Kappa measures the sensitivity of option value to a change in implied volatility. Tau, Vega and Zeta are also used to designate this relationship. See also Delta- Gamma-Kappa-Rho Hedge.

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