standard deviation
Definition
A statistical measure of the historical volatility of a mutual fund or portfolio, usually computed using 36 monthly returns. More generally, a measure of the extent to which numbers are spread around their average.
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covariance, Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model, relative volatility
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