We examine whether the dynamics of the implied volatility surface of individual equity options contains exploitable …. In particular, we explore the possibility that the dynamics of the implied volatility surface of individual equity … options may be associated with movements in the volatility surface of S&P 500 index options. We present evidence of strong …

average daily returns, even though the volatility is virtually unchanged when the frequency is lower. The volatility from the … highest to the lowest frequency is about 30% lower as compared with the buy-and-hold strategy volatility, but the average … returns approach the buy-and-hold returns when frequency is lower. The 30% reduction in volatility appears if we invest …