Greeks

Greek-Neutral

By Ryan Silk & Lawrence Polatchek · Reviewed April 2026 · Options Trading Glossary

Portfolio with zero targeted Greek exposure

What is Greek-Neutral?

Greek-Neutral A portfolio constructed to have zero or near-zero exposure to one or more Greeks. Delta-neutral positions eliminate directional risk; gamma-neutral eliminates convexity risk; vega-neutral eliminates volatility risk. Achieving neutrality in multiple Greeks simultaneously requires careful position balancing.

Complete Definition

A portfolio constructed to have zero or near-zero exposure to one or more Greeks. Delta-neutral positions eliminate directional risk; gamma-neutral eliminates convexity risk; vega-neutral eliminates volatility risk. Achieving neutrality in multiple Greeks simultaneously requires careful position balancing.

Example

A delta-neutral, vega-short portfolio profits from time decay while being insensitive to small price moves and short volatility.

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This guide is updated as market conditions and institutional data change. Last revised 2026-05-12. How we research →

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