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Volatility

The degree of variation in a stock's price over time.

Volatility measures how much a security's price fluctuates over time. Historical volatility is calculated from past price movements, while implied volatility is derived from options prices. Higher volatility means larger potential gains and losses. The VIX index measures expected market volatility.

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Quick Reference

Category
risk
Difficulty
Beginner
Reading Time
1 min

Where You'll See This

This concept appears throughout stock detail pages and financial data.