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volatility

[vahl-uh-til-i-tee] / vɑl əˈtɪl ɪ ti /
NOUN
evaporation
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NOUN
airiness
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NOUN
excitability
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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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