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Volatility

A measure of how much and how fast a stock's price moves up and down.

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High volatility means big swings (risky but potential for quick gains).
Low volatility means steady, slow movement (safer but slower growth).
It is often measured by 'Standard Deviation' or 'Beta'.

Real-world example

Adani stocks often have high volatility (moving 5-10% in a day). HUL often has low volatility (moving 0.5-1% in a day).

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