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Volatility

May 05 2002

Volatility Update

  • May 5, 2002

The April volatility was up from March levels in both the NASDAQ and S&P 500.

Apr 03 2002

Volatility Update

  • Apr 3, 2002

With respect to the S&P 500, today’s volatility is the lowest in five years.

Mar 05 2002

Volatility Update

  • Mar 5, 2002

While the markets are still very volatile, the vast majority of our volatility charts show 2001 levels down somewhat from 2000.

Feb 05 2002

Volatility Update

  • Feb 5, 2002

While the markets are still very volatile, the vast majority of our volatility charts show 2001 levels down somewhat from 2000.

Jan 04 2002

Volatility Update

  • Jan 4, 2002

While the markets are still very volatile, the vast majority of our volatility charts show 2001 levels down somewhat from 2000.

Dec 05 2001

Volatility Update

  • Dec 5, 2001

It seems that the volatility appears to be slowing from the amazing levels recorded in 2000.

Nov 05 2001

Volatility Update

  • Nov 5, 2001

While the markets are however still very volatile, it seems that the volatility appears to be slowing from the amazing levels recorded in 2000.

Oct 03 2001

Volatility Update

  • Oct 3, 2001

Market uncertainty often leads to volatile markets. The terrorist attacks on September 11th left a great deal of uncertainty and this was reflected by extremely high levels of volatility in September.

Sep 04 2001

Volatility Update

  • Sep 4, 2001

A decrease in occurrences of 2% days for the S&P 500 this year. Of the 169 trading days so far this year, only 17 have been moves in excess of 2% (10% of the time). There were no 2% moves in August.

Aug 04 2001

Volatility Update

  • Aug 4, 2001

The NASDAQ volatility continues to slow but the S&P 500 was surprisingly volatile in July.

Jul 03 2001

Volatility Update...Significant Slowdown In June

  • Jul 3, 2001

In June, the NASDAQ and S&P 500 volatility tapered off considerably.

Jun 05 2001

Volatility Update...Some Signs Of Slowing

  • Jun 5, 2001

Remains high, but there are some signs of slowing.

May 05 2001

Volatility Update...No Significant Signs Of Slowing Volatility Yet

  • May 5, 2001

So far in 2001, 62% of trading days qualify as Extreme Volatility compared to the historical norm of 4% since 1971.

Apr 03 2001

Volatility Update...No Significant Signs Of Slowing Volatility Yet

  • Apr 3, 2001

In 2000, the NASDAQ was the most volatile it had ever been. However, in 2001, new standards are being set.

Feb 05 2001

S&P 500 And NASDAQ Volatility…..New Year Opens With Continued Extreme Volatility

  • Feb 5, 2001

New year opens with continued high volatility. 62% of the NASDAQ trading days in January moved up or down 1% or more.

Feb 05 2001

Have Increased Equity Exposure

  • Feb 5, 2001

Our Aggressive Stance On Equity Exposure: Fed cuts, money supply expansion, tax cut prospects, fund inflow, and market internals.….Not all worries have gone away, however. This bear market has not followed what can be thought of as a traditional course.

Jan 04 2001

Volatility Update

  • Jan 4, 2001

The current volatility in the NASDAQ is unprecedented over the 30 year life of this index.

Dec 05 2000

Volatility Update

  • Dec 5, 2000

S&P 500 volatility so far in 2000 has been exceptionally high, only seven of the other 100 years have been more volatile. The current volatility in the NASDAQ is unprecedented over the 30 year life of this index.

Nov 04 2000

Volatility Update

  • Nov 4, 2000

S&P volatility accelerates in October while NASDAQ volatility continues at unbelievable levels.

Oct 04 2000

Volatility Update

  • Oct 4, 2000

S&P volatility moderating while NASDAQ volatility bounced back to very high levels.