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Stochastic Volatility

Also called: local-stochastic-vol, stochastic vol

Modelling volatility as itself random and mean-reverting, rather than fixed. It captures why markets have calm and turbulent spells — and why option smiles look the way they do.

Where this is taught

Definitions are the trailer. These free levels turn Stochastic Volatility into something you play — one bite-size lesson, with worked examples, a quiz and XP.

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