The degree of variation in an asset's price over time.
Measured by standard deviation of returns. Higher volatility = wider price swings = more risk (and potentially more opportunity). "Implied volatility" is forward-looking, derived from option prices. "Realized volatility" is backward-looking, from actual price history.
The degree of variation in an asset's price over time. Measured by standard deviation of returns. Higher volatility = wider price swings = more risk (and potentially more opportunity). "Implied volatility" is forward-looking, derived from option prices. "Realized volatility" is backward-looking, from actual price history.
In risk, Volatility is one of the building blocks investors use to compare opportunities and assess risk. Understanding it helps you read research notes, earnings reports, and market commentary without getting lost in jargon.
Measured by standard deviation of returns. Higher volatility = wider price swings = more risk (and potentially more opportunity).
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