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volatility

vol-ah-TIL-ih-tee

ˌvɒləˈtɪlɪti

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volatility

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statistical measure of the dispersion of returns for a given security or market index; higher volatility means greater uncertainty and risk; measured by standard deviation and tracked by the VIX fear index

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