Volatility
Volatility Update
Down significantly In August...New trend or anomaly?
Volatility Update…Today’s S&P Volatility Reminiscent of 1987
No year in NASDAQ history even approaches this year’s volatility!
Volatility Update
NASDAQ Volatility - Unprecedented! First step toward trading in decimals will begin this fall. Barry Small, CEO of Weeden & Co., offers his insights on the impact on liquidity and potential volatility for the U.S. markets.
Volatility Update…Incredible Volatility In 2000!
This is the most volatile market year for the S&P 500 since 1938. Now well beyond the 45.1% level recorded in 1974.
Reprint Of Early April Conference Call
Special reprint of Steve Leuthold, Byron Wien and Charley Maxwell conference call from early April.
Volatility Update…Incredible Volatility In 2000!
NASDAQ moved 1% or more every day but one in April!
Volatility 2000 Continues
Modifications to Major Trend Index improve reading, but MTI is still very negative.
Volatility Update…Very Volatile Year So Far!
This is the most volatile market year for the S&P 500 since 1938, now surpassing the 45.1% level recorded in 1974.
The Current Market
Year 2000 Q1 is history. Initially technology ruled, but “old economy” stocks revived late in the quarter, although it looked for a while like they might be terminal. But, you want to know what I think will happen now.
Volatility Update…New Year Brings High Volatility
Year to date, S&P volatility has reached nearly 48%.
Market Volatility...Market Liquidity
Billion share days, but a dearth of liquidity for institutions, as market makers contract commitments and ECNs fragment the market.
Volatility Update…New Year Brings High Volatility
NASDAQ Index volatility has skyrocketed to nose-bleed levels since 1993.
Volatility Update…Year End Summary
While the 1930s were more severely volatile for the S&P, 1999 ranks second only to the 1974 record (45.1%) in the post WWII era.
Volatility Update…November Less Volatile
With just one more month of trading until the new millennium, stock market volatility stands at its highest level since 1987.
Volatility Update…On The Rise
October proved to be as volatile as its reputation.
Volatility Update…Reaching Extreme Levels
Volatility at its highest level since 1974.
Volatility Update...On The Rise
Volatility was high during the month of August, still the second highest yearly level since 1974 (post WWII).
Volatility Update…Took A Break In July
With a lack of leadership and little direction in this market during July, the percent of volatile trading days was well below the YTD figure.
Volatility Update...Reaching Extreme Levels
Volatility in 1999 remains high after eight of 22 trading days in June (36%) ended with up or down moves of 1% or greater in the S&P 500.
Volatility Update...Reaching Extreme Levels
Volatility is on the rise again.
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