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Method and system for generating and trading derivative investment instruments based on a volatility arbitrage benchmark index

US8140425B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 19, 2007
Grant dateMar 20, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 4, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q40/06
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for creating a volatility arbitrage bench mark index is disclosed. The method includes obtaining closing prices of an underlying instrument, such as a derivative investment instrument, and calculating a value representing a volatility arbitrage benchmark. The value may be displayed at a trading facility and volatility arbitrage benchmark quotes may be transmitted by the trading facility to a market participant.

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