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What is Forward Skew?

Learn about Forward Skews and how they relate to the markets and options trading.

Forward Skew

Forward skew occurs when the implied volatility is higher on higher options strikes. This can mean that investors are expecting markets to go higher and are buying calls to hedge against a market downturn.

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