Role of Price Volatility in Investment Risk
The degree of risk associated with an investment is significantly influenced by the volatility of its price. For both financial assets like stocks and bonds, and real assets like housing, large and unpredictable fluctuations in market price directly impact the capital gain or loss component of the return, thereby increasing the overall riskiness of the investment.
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Role of Price Volatility in Investment Risk
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