Historical Volatility (HV)
The realized volatility of a financial instrument over a given time period. Generally, this measure is calculated by determining the average deviation from the average price of a financial instrument in the given time period. Standard deviation is the most common but not the only way to calculate historical volatility.
Also known as "statistical volatility". Investopedia Says:
This measure is frequently compared with implied volatility to determine if options prices are over- or undervalued. Historical volatility is also used in all types of risk valuations. Stocks with a high historical volatility usually require a higher risk tolerance. Related Terms:
Beta
Implied Volatility
Standard Deviation
Value at Risk
Variance
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