ClearPath Trader

Historical Volatility

Realized volatility of past returns (often annualized). Rising HV means larger recent price swings.

Category: Volatility · Complexity: ★☆☆☆☆ (1/5)

Tags: volatility, live-overlay, volatility

Live chart overlay: HV

Historical Volatility chart illustration

Formula

HV = σ(log returns) · √(periods per year)

How to read

Realized movement. Rising HV = market has been swinging more. Compare to implied vol for options context.

Limitations

Backward-looking. A quiet HV does not forbid a jump tomorrow.

Typical settings

20-day annualized

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