Not exact matches
Actual results, including with respect to our targets and prospects, could differ materially due to a number
of factors, including the risk that we may not obtain sufficient orders to achieve our targeted revenues; price competition in key
markets; the risk that we or our channel partners are not able to develop and expand customer bases and accurately anticipate demand from end customers, which can result in increased inventory and reduced orders as we experience wide fluctuations in supply and demand; the risk that our commercial Lighting Products results will continue to suffer
if new issues arise regarding issues related to product quality for this business; the risk that we may experience production difficulties that preclude us from shipping sufficient quantities to meet customer orders or that result in higher production costs and lower margins; our ability to lower costs; the risk that our results will suffer
if we are unable to balance fluctuations in customer demand and capacity, including bringing on additional capacity on a timely basis to meet customer demand; the risk that longer manufacturing lead times may cause customers to fulfill their orders with a competitor's products instead; the risk that the economic and political uncertainty caused by the proposed tariffs by the United States on Chinese goods, and any corresponding Chinese tariffs in response, may negatively impact demand for our products; product mix; risks associated with the ramp - up
of production
of our new products, and our entry into new business channels different from those in which we have historically operated; the risk that customers do not maintain their favorable perception
of our brand and products, resulting in lower demand for our products; the risk that our products fail to perform or fail to meet customer requirements or expectations, resulting in significant additional costs, including costs associated with warranty returns or the potential recall
of our products; ongoing uncertainty in global economic conditions, infrastructure development or customer demand that could negatively affect product demand, collectability
of receivables and other related matters as consumers and businesses may defer purchases or payments, or default on payments; risks resulting from the concentration
of our business among few customers, including the risk that customers may reduce or cancel orders or fail to honor purchase commitments; the risk that we are not able to enter into acceptable contractual arrangements with the significant customers
of the acquired Infineon RF Power business or otherwise not fully realize anticipated benefits
of the transaction; the risk that retail customers may alter promotional pricing, increase promotion
of a competitor's products over our products or reduce their inventory levels, all
of which could negatively affect product demand; the risk that our investments may experience periods
of significant
stock price
volatility causing us to recognize fair value losses on our investment; the risk posed by managing an increasingly complex supply chain that has the ability to supply a sufficient quantity
of raw materials, subsystems and finished products with the required specifications and quality; the risk we may be required to record a significant charge to earnings
if our goodwill or amortizable assets become impaired; risks relating to confidential information theft or misuse, including through cyber-attacks or cyber intrusion; our ability to complete development and commercialization
of products under development, such as our pipeline
of Wolfspeed products, improved LED chips, LED components, and LED lighting products risks related to our multi-year warranty periods for LED lighting products; risks associated with acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures or investments generally; the rapid development
of new technology and competing products that may impair demand or render our products obsolete; the potential lack
of customer acceptance for our products; risks associated with ongoing litigation; and other factors discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended June 25, 2017, and subsequent reports filed with the SEC.
If markets pick back up venture funding will return as it was before the 3 - day, 10 % correction but if the VIX goes up (a measure of expected volatility in the stock market) then expect rounds to take longe
If markets pick back up venture funding will return as it was before the 3 - day, 10 % correction but
if the VIX goes up (a measure of expected volatility in the stock market) then expect rounds to take longe
if the VIX goes up (a measure
of expected
volatility in the
stock market) then expect rounds to take longer.
If your skittish about
market volatility, hold greater percentages
of bond funds and lesser amounts
of stock funds.
Despite the intense
volatility of stocks over the last few years, investors can navigate through a secular bear
market if they understand its nature and how to respond.
While you have time to ride out
market volatility if you're young, you still want to be sure you're comfortable with the amount
of money you've invested in particular
stocks.
For instance
if your retirement relies solely on a
stock portfolio, then
market volatility likely is much more
of a risk than a situation where your retirement will be supported by income from several different vehicles with varying degrees
of correlation to
market ups and downs.
Or
if you need a bit
of return on those dividends without the
volatility of the
stock market, you could drop those dollars into a short - term bond fund.
If volatility is something you can't deal with, then the
stock market may not be the right place for most
of your funds.
The beta coefficient is a measure
of a
stock's
volatility, or risk, versus that
of the
market; the
market's
volatility is conventionally set to 1, so
if a = m, then βa = βm = 1.
If you choose to invest in the
stock market, at some point, your investments will experience the effects
of market volatility.
For example,
if you have a very high tolerance for risk — perhaps you have a spouse with a full pension so you're less concerned about
stock market volatility — you might increase the level
of equity you hold in your retirement savings.
If you are young you have time to wait,
stock market volatility is less
of a problem.
If the things that made you buy the
stock in the first place are all still true, don't let
market volatility cloud your view
of what makes the company successful and will probably continue to do so in the future.
«What percentage
of my
stock investments,
if any, should I allocate towards international
stocks and emerging
markets (the latter
of which seems to have more
volatility)?»
Unfortunately, some people want the
volatility of having only a few
stocks, as
if large price movements could only exist when the
market goes up.
My point is simply that it's very likely that
if you are moving money in and out
of stocks based on
volatility, you're much less likely to get the full
market return over the long term, and might be better off putting more weight in asset classes with lower
volatility.
Introduction — The
Volatility Is Risk Myth
If you were to take the essence
of most people's beliefs and understanding about investing in common
stocks, or the
stock market for that matter, and turn it into a movie, I believe it would have to be labeled under the category science fiction.
Sure you could get a 6.45 % return by investing in PGX but don't be surprised
if the
volatility is more like that
of the
stock market.
They are paying you a nice dividend
of ~ 3.25 %, but you might want to consider another investment vehicle
if you still have a timeframe that can withstand general
stock market risk and
volatility.
On the other hand,
if you are near or already in retirement, or
if you just want to invest for a short - term goal (such as buy a house in 5 years), then you may want to be conservative with your money because
of the
volatility of the
stock market.
If you buy the
stock market index
of a smaller country, like Canada, you will still have good odds, but at higher
volatility.
If left unattended, this can have a serious impact on your portfolio performance during the next bout
of stock market volatility.
If you own company
stock and / or employer
stock options, it's very possible that you have experienced
market volatility and have seen firsthand how a quick change in the
stock price can materially impact the value
of your
stock options.
The put prices will likely be much more volatile than the
stock price, but they can actually be a lower risk trade
if you can handle the mark - to -
market volatility and they can be a good way to try and enter a
stock at a lower price, as Warren Buffett did with some
of his acquisition
of Burlington Northern Santa Fe shares prior to buying the entire business.
So
if we may need to sell that investment in the next 3 months (the short term), we should probably not invest in a
stock fund which has a relatively high rate
of volatility over that time period but invest instead in a CD or a money
market fund which have relatively lower
volatility.
If you're looking to turn a profit without the
volatility of the
stock market, real estate may be the investment for you.