What is Volatility? | SIE, SERIES7, SERIES65, SERIES66 Exam Prep
Jan 2, 2026
Volatility is a statistical measure of the dispersion of returns for a security or market index, indicating how much the price fluctuates over timeโhigher volatility means greater price swings and higher risk.
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๐ก Exam Tip: Volatility = price fluctuation = risk. Beta measures relative volatility. VIX measures market fear. Higher volatility = higher option premiums.
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