Die Volatilität
Example: Die Volatilität der Aktienmärkte beeinflusst Investitionsentscheidungen stark.
Definition
"Volatility" refers to the degree of variation or fluctuation in the price or value of a financial market or asset over a certain period. It indicates how much and how quickly prices change, significantly impacting investment decisions and risk assessments.
Etymology
The word "Volatilität" comes from the Latin verb 'volare,' meaning 'to fly,' combined with the suffix '-ität,' which forms nouns indicating a state or condition. It reflects the idea of prices 'flying' or changing rapidly, capturing the essence of unpredictable market movements.
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"Die Volatilität" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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