Volatility
Pronunciation: /ˌvɑːləˈtɪlətiː/
Volatility (noun)
- The degree to which prices of stocks or goods change quickly and unpredictably.
- The tendency of a person to change moods quickly and unpredictably.
- The tendency of a substance to evaporate or react quickly.
Examples
- The stock market's volatility can affect investment strategies.
- Investors are concerned about the volatility of cryptocurrency prices.
Common collocations: market volatility, high volatility, volatility index, emotional volatility, manage volatility