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Market Volatility Index

VIX. An Index designed to track Market volatility as an independent entity. The Market Volatility Index is calculated based on option Activity and is used as an Indicator of investor Sentiment, with High values implying pessimism and Low values implying optimism.

Related Terms: 12 Activity, Base, Dependent, High, Index, Indicator, Low, Market, Market Volatility Index, Option, Sentiment, Volatility
Other Related Pages: Category: Trading Starting With: M
Additional Related Terms: 10-K, 52-week high, 52-week low, Accreted value, Accrual of discount, Accrued market discount, Amortization of premium, Amortized value, At par, All or any part