Glossary of Stock Market Terms

What is Volatility? Market volatility indicates the degree to which the price of an asset varies over a duration. In simpler terms, it reflects the roughness of price changes in an unpredictable way. When; Why It Matters:  Volatility is a measure of risk for Investors.  Types of Volatility;  Causes of Volatility: 

An initial public offering (IPO) is the first time the company sells its stocks to the public. Up until an IPO, the stock of a company will only in the hands of its founders, employees, or private investors. Once the company decides to become a public enterprise, any person wishing to purchase a fraction of… Continue reading Initial Public Offering