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Volatility: Traders try to profit on the gauge of fear

By Alice Ross

Published: June 11 2010 00:36 | Last updated: June 11 2010 00:36

After a period of relative calm, the markets are volatile again – offering opportunities for traders.

Last year saw a drop in volatility as markets began to recover. Traders in 2009 therefore tended to focus more on asset classes where volatility remained, such as currencies.

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