Meaning of Volatility
The degree of variation in a trading price over time.
In simple words: How much something changes quickly and unpredictably.
Volatility in a sentence
- The volatility of the stock market shocked many investors during the crisis.
- High volatility can lead to significant gains or losses in trading.
- Volatility in the economy often signals uncertain times ahead.
- Some commodities experience high volatility due to weather conditions.
- Investors must be cautious during periods of extreme market volatility.
How to use Volatility
Used in finance and economics to describe unpredictable price changes; often found in professional or academic discussions on markets.
Grammar pattern
countable noun
Memory hint
Think of volatile volcanoes that erupt unexpectedly.
Related words
Collocations with Volatility
- price volatility
- market volatility
- economic volatility
- high volatility
- low volatility
Synonyms for Volatility
- instability
- fluctuation
- variability
- unpredictability
- changeability
Common mistakes with Volatility
- Confused with 'volatileness' which is not a standard term.
- Using as a verb; volatility is always a noun.
- Misunderstanding its meaning as just 'change' without the unpredictability aspect.
Volatility appears in
Volatility in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
تقلب
مدى تغير الشيء بسرعة وبشكل غير متوقع.
- Bengaliবাংলা
অস্থিরতা
কোনো কিছু কত দ্রুত এবং অপ্রত্যাশিতভাবে পরিবর্তিত হয়।
- GermanDeutsch
Volatilität
Wie stark sich etwas schnell und unvorhersehbar ändert.
- SpanishEspañol
Volatilidad
Cuánto cambia algo de forma rápida e impredecible.
- Persianفارسی
نوسان
چقدر چیزی به سرعت و به طور غیرقابل پیشبینی تغییر میکند.
- FrenchFrançais
Volatilité
À quel point quelque chose change rapidement et de manière imprévisible.
- Hindiहिन्दी
अस्थिरता
कोई चीज़ कितनी जल्दी और अप्रत्याशित रूप से बदलती है।
- ItalianItaliano
Volatilità
Quanto qualcosa cambia rapidamente e in modo imprevedibile.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Volatilidade
O quanto algo muda rápido e de forma imprevisível.
- RussianРусский
Волатильность
Насколько быстро и непредсказуемо что-то меняется.
- Urduاردو
غیر مستحکم ہونا
کوئی چیز کتنی جلدی اور غیر متوقع طور پر بدلتی ہے۔
- Chinese中文
波动性
某事物变化快且不可预测的程度。
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Frequently asked questions about Volatility
What does Volatility mean?
How much something changes quickly and unpredictably.
What is the definition of Volatility?
The degree of variation in a trading price over time.
How do you use Volatility in a sentence?
The volatility of the stock market shocked many investors during the crisis.
Can you give another example of Volatility?
High volatility can lead to significant gains or losses in trading.
What are synonyms for Volatility?
Common alternatives include instability, fluctuation, variability, unpredictability, changeability.
What words go with Volatility?
It commonly pairs with price volatility, market volatility, economic volatility, high volatility, low volatility.
What are common mistakes when using Volatility?
Confused with 'volatileness' which is not a standard term. Using as a verb; volatility is always a noun. Misunderstanding its meaning as just 'change' without the unpredictability aspect.
How do you pronounce Volatility?
US: //ˌvɑː.ləˈtɪl.ɪ.ti//, UK: //ˌvɒl.əˈtɪl.ɪ.ti//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Volatility formal or informal?
"Volatility" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.
When should I use Volatility?
Used in finance and economics to describe unpredictable price changes; often found in professional or academic discussions on markets.

