Risk measures · Question 5 of 12

What does the volatility of an investment measure?

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  • A How strongly its price fluctuates around the average

Explanation

Volatility describes the range of fluctuation of returns, usually as an annual standard deviation. High volatility means large swings up and down. It is a common, but not the only, measure of risk.

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