However, the tech cycles were much deeper than the general economic cycles, and as a result, the company was really measuring relative volatility, not performance.

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The "capital asset pricing model" identified one factor, beta, or a stock's volatility relative to the index, as pivotal to the stock's returns.

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In political terms, 6th November remains a long game to play relative to oil market volatility.

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Despite the relative respite from market volatility so far in 2012, it will surely return, probably sooner rather than later.

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Given the steady demand for index and ETF put options that have accompanied the rally, put premiums have risen considerably relative to call premiums, driving the VIX to a substantial premium relative to SPX historical volatility.

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Also today could be a day we find some new longs or see if anything shows relative strength for a cash-flow trade or more into this volatility.

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