Forward Volatility Agreement Sample Clauses

A Forward Volatility Agreement is a contractual arrangement in which two parties agree to exchange payments based on the realized volatility of a specified underlying asset over a future period. Typically, the agreement sets a reference volatility level, and at the end of the agreed period, the actual volatility is measured and compared to this reference; payments are then made depending on whether the realized volatility is above or below the agreed level. This clause allows parties to hedge or speculate on future volatility, providing a tool for managing risk associated with unpredictable price movements in financial markets.
Forward Volatility Agreement. A Forward Volatility Agreement (FVA) is an agreement to buy an option for a specified tenor at a specified price and time in the future. For example, it may be quoted as a 6M in 3M FVA. This would mean the buyer would, in 3 months’ time, buy a 6M option from the seller at a pre-agreed