Volatility

Definition

How wildly a stock's price swings up and down, which is finance's polite way of saying buckle up. High volatility means your portfolio could be worth a fortune at lunch and a used Honda by dinner. Day traders love it. Cardiologists recommend against it.

Example Usage

"The stock has extremely high volatility. In other words, checking your portfolio will feel like riding a roller coaster designed by someone who hates you."

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