- asset volatility
- asset volatility UK US noun [U] FINANCE► the rate at which the price of an asset moves up and down: »
The improvement in credit quality reflects higher stock prices and lower asset volatility.
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Volatility risk — The risk in the value of options portfolios due to the unpredictable changes in the volatility of the underlying asset. The New York Times Financial Glossary … Financial and business terms
volatility risk — The risk in the value of options portfolios due to the unpredictable changes in the volatility of the underlying asset. Bloomberg Financial Dictionary … Financial and business terms
volatility index — /vɒləˈtɪlɪti ˌɪndɛks/ (say voluh tilitee .indeks) noun Stock Exchange a measure which provides an estimation of the expected volatility of certain asset classes, commodities or currencies over a nominated period, based on option prices. Abbrev.:… …
