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standard deviation
A statistical measure of the historical volatility of a mutual fund or portfolio, usually computed using 36 monthly returns. More generally, a measure of the extent to which numbers are spread around their average. see also covariance, Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model, relative volatility.
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