Market Volatility

InvestingGlossary term

Definition

The degree of price fluctuation in financial markets. High volatility means large price swings, indicating uncertainty or risk. Measured by the VIX (Volatility Index).

Related terms

BetaA measure of a stock's volatility relative to the overall market. A beta of 1 means the stock moves with the market, above 1 means more volatile, below 1 means less volatile.

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