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Volatility - Viva la variance

Despite large losses from variance swap trades in mid-2006, dealers are pitching more exotic instruments as a means of getting a cheaper, more tailored exposure to volatility. But some on the buy-side are sceptical. By Jayne Jung

Volatile equity markets in May and June sent many variance swap traders scrambling for cover. The millions of dollars in mark-to-market losses suffered by prop desks, hedge funds and real money managers highlighted the difficulty of managing exotic equity risk. But rather than steering clear of variance swaps, some investors are again building exposure using a new generation of products.

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