Annualized volatility is calculated as standard deviation times square root of periods. High annualized volatility indicates greater price variability and potential risk. Investors use annualized ...

Volatility has an impact on FIA participation rates - the percentage of an index's gain that is credited to the annuity.

The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) has spent most of April above 30, a level which indicates high volatility, and hit a yearly high of 60.13 on Apr.7. It’s only closed below 30 on three of the ...

While macro indicators like credit spreads or unemployment take time to react, the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) is a more immediate read on fear. If the VIX jumps close to 40, it could be a sign ...

Volatility is often measured by the CBOE Volatility Index, commonly known as the VIX. It’s called “the fear gauge” since the index spikes when investors get nervous. The index historically ...

The S&P BMI International Developed Low Volatility Index is compiled, maintained and calculated by Standard & Poors and consists of the 200 least volatile stocks of the S&P Developed ex.