Gamma Exposure Hiding

Exposure

This concept quantifies the net sensitivity of a derivatives portfolio to changes in the underlying asset’s price volatility, often aggregated across market participants. Hiding this aggregate exposure is a tactical maneuver to prevent market makers from anticipating large rebalancing flows. When net gamma is significant, market makers must actively trade the underlying asset, which can amplify price swings. Strategic obfuscation aims to dampen this feedback loop.