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volatility

[vahl-uh-til-i-tee] / vɑl əˈtɪl ɪ ti /
NOUN
evaporation
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NOUN
airiness
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NOUN
excitability
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Bankers leading an IPO typically want to match buyers and sellers for about 10% of the shares sold before opening trading to lessen volatility.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

The Nasdaq Composite’s 6% drop over the past week also contributed to Tesla’s 10% decline, given its higher volatility.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The construct of volatility derivatives is not showing any signs of panic either.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

The takeaway: expect more market volatility, and then prepare your list of stocks to buy on dips.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

He was feared and admired for his fistfighting skills, drop-of-a-hat volatility, thundering bass voice, and daring.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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