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Volatility

A measure of how much and how fast a market's price moves. Higher volatility means larger swings — and larger risk per unit of size.

WellingtonCDFS Editorial August 3, 2026 1 min read

Volatility

A measure of how much and how fast a market's price moves. Higher volatility means larger swings — and larger risk per unit of size.

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