Variance
How much returns deviate from average. Binary markets have inherently high per-trade variance.
In Depth
Variance is a fundamental concept in prediction market trading. In platforms like Polymarket with thousands of active markets, understanding variance is essential for consistent profitability. TradeSphere data across 5,400+ markets shows that traders who master these concepts significantly outperform those trading on instinct.
In practice, variance connects to Sharpe Ratio, Drawdown, Tail Risk. PolyPulse tracks these metrics and publishes weekly analysis. For hands-on application, PolyFire provides real-time market data and copy trading via Telegram.
Related Terms
3Sharpe Ratio
analysisRisk-adjusted return metric. Excess return divided by volatility. Above 1.0 is good; above 3.0 is excellent.
Drawdown
analysisPeak-to-trough decline in portfolio value. Maximum drawdown shows worst historical decline — key risk metric.
Tail Risk
riskRisk of rare extreme outcomes outside normal expectations. When impossible events happen — low-probability markets resolving YES.
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