The stock market, often perceived as a steady engine of wealth creation, is inherently prone to fluctuations known as volatility.

Volatility is a key indicator for investors looking to gauge risk and market sentiment, and in 2025 we’ve seen volatility rise amidst tariff announcements and other market-shifting catalysts.

This chart visualizes the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) from 2017 to July 2025, along with each calendar year’s average volatility using data from TradingView.

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