The delta of -0.03663 means that if the share price changes by
one cent say, then the price of the derivative will change by
-0.03663 cents.
So, if you have a short holding in one derivative,
ie minus one derivatives each with a delta of -0.03663, then you will need to hold -0.03663 shares (each with a delta of +1) to delta hedge your derivative position.
Your overall portfolio delta will then be:
-1 * -0.03663 + (-0.03663) * +1 = 0
and if the share price rises by 1 cent, the change in your portfolio value will be:
-1 * -0.03663 + (-0.03663) * +1 = 0
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