noun. A measurement of the sensitivity of the value of an option to changes in the implied volatility of the price of the underlying product.

"The notional value of AIG's derivatives book has decreased from more than $2 trillion at its peak to approximately $940bn now, with the gross "vega" - an industry measurement of volatility - on the remaining trades reduced by 75pc."

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