Volatility can be an option trader's best friend or worst enemy, depending on how it's approached. High implied volatility percentile signals that options prices are elevated compared to their ...

A high beta index is a basket of stocks that exhibit greater volatility than a broader market index like the S&P 500. The S&P 500 High Beta Index is the most well-known of these indexes.

Stephanie Link, Hightower chief investment strategist, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, what to make ...

From an investment perspective, volatility is typically discussed in two broad categories: historical volatility and implied volatility. The real challenge in investing is not whether investors get ...

Periods of extreme volatility in the stock market may feel painful for investors — but such periods are generally followed by strong stock returns, if history is a guide, according to market analysts.

Market swings can quietly reshape your nest egg, but there are ways to protect your retirement plan from losses.