Foreign securities typically have less volume and are generally less liquid and more
volatile than securities of U.S. companies.
Investments in small and mid-sized companies may be more
volatile than securities issued by larger companies.
This greater risk is, in part, attributable to the fact that small and mid-cap companies may have limited product lines, operating history, markets or financial resources and their securities may therefore be more
volatile than securities of larger, more established companies or market averages in general.
Investing in emerging markets involves different and greater risks, as these countries are substantially smaller, less liquid and more
volatile than securities markets in more developed markets.
Not exact matches
Conversely, a beta above one means that the
security's price has been more
volatile than the market as a whole, he says.
Because the financial markets have been so
volatile these last few years and may continue to give investors a bumpy ride, Kaplan says it pays for investors to stay liquid and to diversify their holdings through vehicles such as mutual funds and ETFs (exchange - traded funds) rather
than make big bets on individual
securities.
The funds may invest in the
securities of smaller - capitalization companies, which may be more
volatile than funds that invest in larger, more established companies.
The
securities of smaller, less well - known companies can be more
volatile than those of larger companies.
Funds that concentrate investments in specific industries, sectors, markets or asset classes may underperform or be more
volatile than other industries, sectors, markets or asset classes and
than the general
securities market.
High yield fixed income
securities are considered speculative, involve greater risk of default, and tend to be more
volatile than investment grade fixed income
securities.
An investment in a limited partner interest in a private equity fund is more illiquid and the returns on such investment may be more
volatile than an investment in
securities for which there is a more active and transparent market.
The
securities of smaller, less well known companies can be more
volatile than those of larger companies.
Investing in currency involves additional special risks such as credit, interest rate fluctuations, derivative investment risk, and domestic and foreign inflation rates, which can be
volatile and may be less liquid
than other
securities and more sensitive to the effect of varied economic conditions.
High Yield bonds involved greater risk of default or downgrade and are more
volatile than investment grade
securities, due to the speculative nature of their investments.
Investments that concentrate in specific industries, sectors, markets or asset classes may underperform or be more
volatile than other industries, sectors, markets or asset classes and
than the general
securities market.
Investments that concentrate in specific industries, sectors, markets or asset classes may underperform or be more
volatile than other industries, sectors, markets or asset classes and
than the general
securities market.
The value of inflation - protected
securities generally fluctuates with changes in real interest rates, and the market for these
securities may be less developed or liquid, and more
volatile,
than other
securities markets.
The International Fund may invest in emerging markets, which are generally more
volatile and can have relatively unstable governments, social and legal systems that do not protect shareholders, economies based on only a few industries and
securities markets that are substantially smaller, less liquid, more
volatile and may have a lower level of government oversight
than securities markets in more developed countries.
Funds that concentrate investments in specific industries, sectors, markets or asset classes may underperform or be more
volatile than other industries, sectors, markets or asset classes and
than the general
securities market.
High yield bonds are more
volatile than investment grade
securities, and they involve a greater risk of loss (including loss of principal) from missed payments, defaults or downgrades because of their speculative nature.
In addition, the
securities of small, less well known companies may be more
volatile than those of larger companies.
Historically, smaller - and midsize - company
securities have been more
volatile in price
than larger company
securities, especially over the short term.
Investments in real estate investment trusts (REITS) involve special risks associated with an investment in real estate, such as limited liquidity and interest rate risks, and may be more
volatile than other
securities.
• The value of inflation - protected
securities (IPS) generally fluctuates with changes in real interest rates, and the market for IPSs may be less developed or liquid, and more
volatile,
than other
securities markets.
Investing in
securities of smaller companies tends to be more
volatile and less liquid
than securities of larger companies.
Investments in currency involve additional special risks, such as credit risk, interest rate fluctuations, derivative investment risk which can be
volatile and may be less liquid
than other
securities and more sensitive to the effect of varied economic conditions.
These
securities may be subject to more abrupt or
volatile market movements and may have lower trading volumes or more erratic trading
than securities of larger - sized companies or the market averages in general.
Financial, economic, business, and other developments affecting issuers in the real estate industry will have a greater effect on the Fund, and if
securities of the real estate industry fall out of favor, the Fund could underperform, or its NAV may be more
volatile than, funds that have greater industry diversification.
A beta of greater
than 1 indicates that the
security's price is theoretically more
volatile than the market.
Investments in currency involve additional special risks, such as credit risk, interest rate fluctuations, derivative investment risk which can be
volatile and may be less liquid
than other
securities and the effect of varied economic conditions.
Beta of less
than 1 means that the
security will be less
volatile than the market.
High yield bonds are more
volatile than investment grade
securities, and they involve a greater risks of loss (including loss of principal) from missed payments, defaults or downgrades because of their speculative nature.
The
securities of smaller, less well known companies can be more
volatile than those of larger companies.
Small - capitalization companies may be less stable and more susceptible to adverse developments, and their
securities may be more
volatile and less liquid
than larger capitalization companies.
Investments in depositary receipts may be less liquid and more
volatile than the underlying
securities in their primary trading market.
This decision is particularly important during fast,
volatile markets, especially for orders for initial public offering (IPO)
securities trading in the secondary market, and particularly those that trade at a much higher price
than their offering price («hot stocks»).
Emerging and foreign market investments can be more
volatile than U.S.
securities and will expose the Fund to adverse changes in foreign economic, political, regulatory and currency exchange rates.
• Commodities may be more
volatile than investments in traditional
securities.
Mid-capitalization companies are generally less established and their stocks may be more
volatile and less liquid
than the
securities of larger companies.
Derivative investments can be
volatile, and these investments may be less liquid
than other
securities, and more sensitive to the effects of varied economic conditions.
Emerging market
securities tend to be more
volatile and less liquid
than securities traded in developed countries.
Foreign
securities markets tend to have less trading volume and are more
volatile than U.S.
securities markets.
Securities issued in these countries may be more volatile and less liquid than securities issued in foreign countries with more developed economies o
Securities issued in these countries may be more
volatile and less liquid
than securities issued in foreign countries with more developed economies o
securities issued in foreign countries with more developed economies or markets.
For example, a
security with sequential closing prices of 5, 20, 13, 7, and 17, is much more
volatile than a similar
security with sequential closing prices of 7, 9, 6, 8, and 10.
So, as Investopedia notes, remember that equities are more
volatile than fixed - income
securities.
Investing in foreign
securities involves additional risks relating to political, social, and economic developments abroad; differences between the regulations that apply to U.S. and foreign issuers and markets; the potential for foreign markets to be less liquid and more
volatile than U.S. markets; and currency risk associated with
securities that trade or are denominated in currencies other
than the U.S. dollar.
Stock prices are more
volatile than those of other
securities.
In the model, stocks that are more
volatile («high beta» in the jargon) produce higher returns
than more stable («low beta»)
securities.
Mid-sized
securities generally are more
volatile and less liquid
than those of larger companies.
Small - and micro-cap
securities are generally more
volatile and less liquid
than those of larger companies.