This note explores the behaviour of the implied volatility of a
European call option far from maturity. Asymptotic formulae are
derived with precise control over the error terms. The connection
between the asymptotic implied volatility and the cumulant
generating function of the logarithm of the underlying stock price
is discussed in detail and illustrated by examples.
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