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Standard deviation

A statistical measure of the historical Volatility of a mutual Fund or Portfolio, usually computed using 36 monthly Return. More generally, a measure of the extent to which numbers are Spread around their Average.

Related Terms: 10 Average, Fund, Heir, Mutual fund, Portfolio, Put, Return, Rally, Spread, Volatility
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Additional Related Terms: Average accounting return, Average collection period, Average daily balance, Average daily balance method, Accrual of discount, Amortization of premium, At par, All or any part, At best, At call