Volatility is actually one of the trader’s best friends, because it’s a clear measure that a financial instrument is moving. And isn’t that what we want? To find things that are moving, so we can sell much higher than we bought or vice versa? If a stock isn’t moving, if it doesn’t have volatility, this can be a frustrating endeavor. By finding stocks and ETFs that have a high volatility, what we call ‘finding the mover’, we’re able to be ready for a larger move that we can capitalize on with our trading techniques and proper risk management.