2022-02-21 17:00:36 The very idea of buying stock that can be held onto for a year or maybe even five years can be a daunting prospect, to say the least. The truth of the matter…

In financial markets across the globe, volatility is used to statistically describe the expected range of price movements for a security or market index. Usually expressed as a percentage, it is an indication of the implied risk on any investments in the underlying instrument, at a particular point in time. Generally speaking, higher the volatility, higher is the risk associated with investing and hence a higher volatility index value hints at an atmosphere of fear in the markets.

2021-10-19 09:22:56 Traders have been cheered by earnings but are still concerned about inflation. Brendan McDermid/Reuters Even as stocks near record highs, investors remain skeptical, according to a survey from Bank of America. Investor bullishness…

2021-11-18 05:35:00 Most people spend $100 per month (or more) for cable TV or streaming services, their cellphone service, gas, coffee to go, or any number of things without thinking about it. Some people even…