What Is Volatility—And How Should You Manage It?
WKBT January 7, 2021 9:02 AM Kate Ashford - Forbes Advisor Posted: Updated: January 8, 2021 10:06 PM Most days, the stock market doesn’t see big moves higher or lower. Generally, indexes like the S&P 500 gain or lose less than 1% a day. But from time to time, the market experiences significant price changes, which professional investors refer to as “volatility.” While heightened volatility can be a sign of trouble, it’s all but inevitable in long-term investing—and it may actually be one of the keys to investing success. Volatility Definition Market volatility is the frequ...