What Is Volatility? (VIX, Risk & Price Swings)

⚡ What Is Volatility? (Price Swings & Market Risk)

Stock Literacy • Risk Management • VIX Index

Stock Volatility

Volatility measures how much a stock’s price moves within a short time. A volatile stock can swing quickly — up or down — making it exciting but risky 📉📈⚠️.

What Causes Volatility? 🎢

  • News & earnings
  • Market fear or excitement
  • Economic events
  • Low liquidity

The VIX — “Fear Index” 😨

The VIX measures expected market volatility. - High VIX = fear, uncertainty - Low VIX = calm, stability

Understanding volatility helps you manage emotions and position sizes like a pro 🧠.

Educational only — not financial advice.

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