Financial Terms Glossary

The most important financial terms - with simple and concise explanations.

Volatility

Volatility is a measure of risk that indicates how much the prices of securities fluctuate. The higher the volatility, the riskier the investment. However, high volatility is not generally a bad sign, but also an expression of opportunities for price increases in the security.

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