In this paper we document first that, in contrast with their widely perceived excess returns, popular carry trade strategies yield low systemic-risk-adjusted returns. In particular, we show that carry trade returns are highly correlated with the return of a VIX rolldown strategy --i.e., the...

This paper provides an empirical study on the predictability of implied volatility using dataset collected from the London over-the-counter currency option market. The present work is motivated by the lack of empirical studies that address implied volatility characteristics across various...

We study the impact of the FX skew on quanto convexity adjustments. Using a double shifted lognormal model allows an easy calibration to the skews as well as expressing the FX skew impact analytically for quanto forwards. We conclude that under non stressed market conditions (σ^2 T≪1) the...