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/ˈmɑːrkɪt vɒləˈtɪlɪti/ · mar·ket vol·a·til·i·ty
noun
  1. The state of being subject to large fluctuations in value or price, especially in financial markets Investors are wary of market volatility and its potential impact on their portfolios.
Did you know? The concept of market volatility is closely related to the work of Benoit Mandelbrot, a mathematician who applied fractal geometry to the study of financial markets, revealing the inherent unpredictability and self-similarity of market fluctuations. His work has had a significant impact on the understanding and analysis of market volatility.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 17, 2026