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How Does Implied Volatility Differ from Historical Volatility?

Historical Volatility (HV) is a backward-looking measure, calculated from the past price movements of the underlying asset over a specific period. Implied Volatility (IV) is a forward-looking measure, derived from the current market price of an option, representing the market's expectation of future price swings.

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