Why does Volatility matter?

Helps set expectations so you do not panic at normal equity turbulence.

What is a common mistake with Volatility?

Throwing around “Volatility” without the simple meaning.

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How wildly an investment's price jumps up and down.

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Volatility measures the dispersion of returns over time; higher volatility means larger swings.

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