volatility criterion
[/vɒˈlætɪlɪti ˈkraɪtɪəriən/]
nounpl: volatility criteria
critério de volatilidade
1. A standard or benchmark used to measure, assess, or evaluate the degree of price fluctuation or instability in financial markets, securities, or assets
The fund manager used a volatility criterion to determine which stocks were too risky for the conservative portfolio.
O gestor do fundo utilizou um critério de volatilidade para determinar quais ações eram muito arriscadas para a carteira conservadora.
2. A quantitative threshold or rule applied in risk management to classify or filter financial instruments based on their price variation over a specific period
The exchange implemented a new volatility criterion to halt trading when market swings exceeded 10% in a single day.
A bolsa implementou um novo critério de volatilidade para interromper as negociações quando as oscilações do mercado excedessem 10% em um único dia.
This term is primarily used in financial and investment contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, it is particularly relevant for professionals working with B3 (the Brazilian stock exchange) and in asset management. The term reflects the globalization of financial markets and the universal language of risk management in international finance.
Related Idioms & Phrases
measuring volatility
applying volatility standards
setting volatility thresholds
volatility-based trading halts
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