We broadly define the short - volatility trade as any financial strategy that relies on the assumption of market stability to generate returns, while using volatility itself as an input for risk taking. (sr-sv.com)
The Global Short Volatility trade now represents an estimated $ 2 + trillion in financial engineering strategies and share buybacks that simultaneously exert influence over, and are influenced by, stock market volatility. (artemiscm.com)
... Key Technical Development: current Market Climate is characterized by an aggressive with a modest and declining volatility trading environment that had historically slightly positive for stocks. (capitalessence.com)