When viewing the long-term trend of volatility in U.S.stocks, it is readily apparent that:
A)Volatility has continually increased
B)Volatility has continually decreased
C)Volatility has offered little discernable trend
D)Volatility has remained constant for years

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Although there have been periods of high volatility, such as during the financial crisis of 2008, and periods of relative calm, such as in the mid-2010s, there is no clear long-term trend of increasing or decreasing volatility in U.S. stocks. Therefore, option C, "Volatility has offered little discernable trend", is the best answer.

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