A Comprehensive Analysis of Realized Skewness Trading
Published online on August 04, 2026
Abstract
["Journal of Futures Markets, Volume 46, Issue 9, Page 1631-1659, September 2026. ", "\nABSTRACT\nThis paper provides a comprehensive analysis of realized skewness trading, using analytical models, simulations, and empirical evidence. We highlight the importance of matching swap rates and realized measures in variance and skewness trading. A novel approach is introduced, employing swaps tied to the second and third moments of log returns over a future period. Our findings reveal that mismatches arise primarily from realized measures rather than from stable swap rates. We further propose that short‐term (e.g., 1 month) skewness swaps, based on daily returns, could serve as effective tools for managing realized jump risks."]