Re: Interactive thread on investment-related questions
You must not confuse a bear market with volatility. Volatility means that a stock's price changes more than normal (or other stocks) in a given time period. This indicates that earnings are unstable and the stock is risky.
I know exactly what volatility means. It has been incorrectly been described as a proxy for risk. This has made mutual fund managers load up their portfolio with low beta stocks. And this is where a holistic approach comes in handy- analysis of Income Cash Flow and Balance Sheet statements. Once you do your homework, volatility is your friend.