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 It would be more sensitive to changes in implied volatility.

It would be less sensitive to changes in implied volatility.

It would have a higher rate of time decay.

In a high volatility environment, how would an option with a higher Vega value be affected compared to an option with a lower Vega value? 

Increasing the Theta of the options portfolio by selling options with higher Theta values.

Buying or selling an equivalent amount of spot or perpetual contracts to neutralize the Delta.

Ignoring the changes in the underlying asset price.

In a Delta-hedging strategy, what position might a trader take to offset potential losses in their options position?

To mitigate the risks associated with time decay.

To mitigate the risks associated with changes in interest rates.

To mitigate the risks associated with changes in volatility.

What is the primary goal of a Vega-neutral strategy? 

By choosing options with different strike prices.

By ignoring the Theta values of the options involved.

By offsetting the Theta values of sold and bought options.

In an Iron Condor strategy, how is Theta usually balanced out? 

Gamma measures the sensitivity of an option's price to changes in volatility, while Delta measures the rate of change of the option's price with respect to changes in the underlying asset's price.

Gamma and Delta both measure the rate at which an option's price changes with respect to changes in the underlying asset's price.

Gamma measures the rate at which Delta changes for each one-unit change in the price of the underlying asset.

What is the relationship between Gamma and Delta? 

A favorable position towards unchanged volatility.

A favorable position towards increased volatility.

A favorable position towards decreased volatility.

In a Calendar Spread scenario provided in the Vega article, what does a positive net Vega imply? 

To capitalize on time decay and earn premiums.

They are anticipating a decrease in the underlying asset's price over time.

They are expecting a significant change in implied volatility.

When selling options, why might a trader choose a strategy with a higher Theta value?

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