Volatility

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Volatility is the relative rate at which the price of a security or contract moves up and down. Volatility is found by calculating the annualized standard deviation of daily change in price.[1][2][3]

A volatile market, contract or security is one whose price tends to fluctuate sharply and regularly.

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Technical Analysis

Volatility can be used in various manners to measure market activity. Traders use volatility indicators to make decisions about changes in market direction.[4]

VIX

The VIX is a volatility index developed by the Chicago Board Options Exchange in 1993 to measure investor sentiment and market volatility. It is often referred to as a "fear guage."

The CBOE has introduced futures and options on the VIX.

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References

  1. Glossary. U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
  2. Glossary. CME.
  3. Market volatility explained. Fortune.
  4. Volatility. Online Trading Concepts.
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