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Volatility: An Overview

Greeks and Volatility

Volatility is a key concept in options trading—but what does it really mean? In this video, we break down the basics of market volatility, how it’s measured, and why it matters to investors.

You can expect to learn about: 

  • What volatility is and how it’s observed in price movements
  • The difference between high and low volatility using real-world examples
  • Why volatility doesn’t indicate direction
  • How to interpret volatility over time

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