Variance Swap

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Variance Swap

A forward contract on the variance of a security. The variance is the square of the standard deviation. As a result, the payout on a variance swap is higher when the volatility increases. A variance swap allows the investor to speculate on volatility, just as a trader might speculate on the price of a stock; it is most advantageous when the volatility is or is expected to be high.

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