Glossary
Volatility: meaning, example and why it matters
How much and how quickly a price moves up and down. Higher volatility means larger swings in either direction.
Worked example
Stock A moves about 1% a day and stock B about 3%. A ₹1,00,000 holding typically swings about ₹1,000 a day in A and ₹3,000 in B. The numbers describe the size of moves, not their direction.
Illustrative numbers for explanation only. They are not market data, a forecast or a suggestion.
Why it matters
Volatility is how much a price swings, which affects how large losses and gains can be over a short time.
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Frequently asked questions
Is high volatility the same as high risk?
Often it is used as a measure of risk, but it counts upward and downward moves alike and does not capture every kind of risk.
Is this page investment advice?
No. Volatility is explained in general terms with illustrative numbers. Market Dekho is not a SEBI-registered Research Analyst or Investment Adviser.
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