Stock Volatility One Year
Calculates the historical volatility of a stock over the past year (approximately 252 trading days).
Syntax
=StockVolatilityOneYear(symbol)Returns
number
1-year volatility as decimal
Examples
=StockVolatilityOneYear("AAPL")When to Use
- Annual risk assessment
- Portfolio benchmarking
- Options pricing (standard period)
When NOT to Use
| Scenario | Use Instead |
|---|---|
| Multi-year | StockVolatilityTwoYears() |
| Short-term | StockVolatilityThirtyDays() |
Common Issues & FAQ
Is this annualized volatility?
Yes, 1-year volatility is typically the annualized standard deviation of returns.
Excel Templates Using Stock Volatility One Year
These ready-made MarketXLS templates call StockVolatilityOneYear() in their worksheet formulas. Open one to see the function working inside a complete model.
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