Does high volatility mean greater opportunity?
It can also increase loss, slippage and liquidation risk.
Separate absolute and percentage moves
A 100-unit move means different things for a 1,000 and a 1,000,000 unit asset.
Align period and method
Intraday range, return standard deviation and realized volatility are different measures.
Volatility has no direction
Large rises and large falls both increase it.
Frequently asked questions
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