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Asymmetric Volatility

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Asymmetric volatility
Phenomenon that volatility is higher in down markets than in up markets.

Asymmetric Volatility
A situation in which the volatility of a security is higher when the broader market is performing poorly than when it is performing well. Experts disagree on what causes asymmetric volatility, but factors such as leverage and panic are often cited. The fact that asymmetric volatility exists is important to hedging strategies and option pricing models.


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