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Optimal Hedge Ratio Calculator

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Calculate the optimal hedge ratio using the correlation between spot and futures prices along with their relative volatility.

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Optimal Hedge Ratio

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Correlation multiplied by the ratio of spot to futures price volatility

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does an optimal hedge ratio of 1 mean?

A hedge ratio of 1 means a fully offsetting one-to-one hedge, using an equal notional amount of the futures contract as the underlying exposure.

Why is correlation important in this formula?

Correlation measures how closely spot and futures prices move together. Lower correlation reduces the effectiveness of the hedge, which the formula reflects by lowering the optimal hedge ratio.

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