Measures of risk sensitivity include delta, gamma, vega, PV01, convexity and CR01, among others. They allow approximating the change in the value of a portfolio from achange (generally small) in one of the underlying risk factors.
Risk sensitivity measures are derivatives of the value of the portfolio, calculated with respect to the risk factor. Some risk sensitivity measures are second derivatives, and allow a more precise calculation of the change in the value of the portfolio. Many risk sensitivities are represented by Greek letter, but not all.
Delta (δ) is a measure of the change in portfolio value based on a 1% change in the value of the underlying. Gamma (γ) is asecond order derivative that improves the calculation as part of a Taylor expansion. CR01 is a measure of the change due to a 1 basis point change in the credit spread. PL01 is not a measure of any kind of risk sensitivity, it does not mean anything.
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