What Volatility Truly Means

It is very common lately to hear the word “volatility”. Usually, when it comes to financial talk, “volatility” is used to describe a downward trend. But that’s not what volatility really means. Volatility is technically referring to large up and down swings in the market over short periods of time. It doesn’t just mean a downward trend. The Ups and the Downs It’s important to make sure your financial plan is protected against downward trends. When markets are smoothly climbing, it can seem as if there is little danger involved in holding risky assets in your retirement portfolio. But […]