A volatilidade



Example: A volatilidade dos mercados financeiros exige estratégias de investimento flexíveis.

Definition


"A volatilidade" refers to the degree of variation or fluctuation in the value or price of financial markets, assets, or securities over a period of time, often indicating uncertainty or risk in investment environments.

Etymology


The term "a volatilidade" comes from the Latin word 'volatilis,' meaning 'flying' or 'fleeting.' It was adopted into Portuguese to describe the quality of being unstable or changeable, much like something that flies away quickly. Did you know? The concept is widely used in finance to describe rapid price changes.

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