Asymmetric Volatility

Asymmetric Volatility is an observed phenomenon that volatility is higher in declining markets than in rising markets.

Asymmetric Volatility Phenomenon

 

You can probably see how we can relate this as asymmetric risk: the downside risk is higher than upside reward.

Asymmetric Risk

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