volatility
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The Cboe Volatility Index is elevated year to date, although volatility has fallen sharply from year-ago levels right after President Donald Trump first unveiled his tariff plan.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
ETFs provide diversification across many companies, lower transaction costs, tax benefits and reduce risks due to geopolitics, volatility and currency fluctuations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
It’s easy to forget given recent volatility, but the S&P 500 had already turned down notably from its record high by the time the Iran war began at the end of February.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
Cryptocurrencies are fundamentally unsuitable for retirement accounts due to extreme volatility and the fact that they lack concrete underlying value.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
Real risk was not volatility; real risk was stupid investment decisions.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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