{"id":29832,"date":"2026-08-13T06:26:50","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T06:26:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/?p=29832"},"modified":"2026-08-13T06:26:50","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T06:26:50","slug":"calculate-stock-volatility-in-excel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/calculate-stock-volatility-in-excel\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Calculate Stock Volatility in Excel?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When evaluating a stock, looking at returns alone leaves out a big piece of the puzzle. It is just as important to track how sharply and how often the price swings up and down. That price movement is what investors call stock volatility. The good news is that calculating it does not take high-priced financial software. With basic access to Microsoft Excel, anyone can figure out these numbers in a few quick steps. The guide below breaks down the full process using simple terms and practical examples.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/calculate-stock-volatility-in-excel\/#What_Is_Stock_Volatility\" title=\"What Is Stock Volatility?\u00a0\">What Is Stock Volatility?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/calculate-stock-volatility-in-excel\/#Why_Do_Investors_and_Traders_Measure_Stock_Volatility\" title=\"Why Do Investors and Traders Measure Stock Volatility?\u00a0\">Why Do Investors and Traders Measure Stock Volatility?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/calculate-stock-volatility-in-excel\/#What_Youll_Need_Before_Starting_in_Excel\" title=\"What You&#8217;ll Need Before Starting in Excel\u00a0\">What You&#8217;ll Need Before Starting in Excel\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/calculate-stock-volatility-in-excel\/#Workflow_Before_You_Start_Stock_Volatility_Calculation\" title=\"Workflow Before You Start Stock Volatility Calculation\">Workflow Before You Start Stock Volatility Calculation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/calculate-stock-volatility-in-excel\/#Common_Mistakes_in_Calculating_Stock_Volatility\" title=\"Common Mistakes in Calculating Stock Volatility\">Common Mistakes in Calculating Stock Volatility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/calculate-stock-volatility-in-excel\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/calculate-stock-volatility-in-excel\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"h-what-is-stock-volatility\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Stock_Volatility\"><\/span>What Is Stock Volatility?\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not all stocks experience the same price behavior. Some stocks witness significant fluctuations within a single day or over a few days, while others remain relatively stable. This degree of fluctuation in a stock&#8217;s price is known as &#8220;stock volatility.&#8221; Simply put, the greater the price movement, the higher the volatility is considered to be. However, this does not indicate whether a stock is good or bad; it merely reflects the speed or intensity with which its price changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><thead><tr><th>Stock<\/th><th>30-day high price<\/th><th>Minimum price for 30 days<\/th><th>Volatility<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Stock A<\/td><td>\u20b9505<\/td><td>\u20b9495<\/td><td>Less<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stock B<\/td><td>\u20b9560<\/td><td>\u20b9440<\/td><td>More<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Let\u2019s understand this with an example: <\/em><\/strong><em>If one stock remained within the \u20b9495 &#8211; \u20b9505 range throughout the month, while another fluctuated between \u20b9440 and \u20b9560, the second stock would be considered to have higher volatility. In other words, since its price underwent greater variation, it can be considered to carry relatively higher risk.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-why-do-investors-and-traders-measure-stock-volatility\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Do_Investors_and_Traders_Measure_Stock_Volatility\"><\/span>Why Do Investors and Traders Measure Stock Volatility?\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Volatility provides an indication of how rapidly a stock&#8217;s price can change. This information helps in making better decisions during investing and trading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>To understand risk: <\/strong>Every stock carries a different level of risk. By looking at volatility, one can gauge the likelihood of significant price fluctuations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For better comparison of stocks: <\/strong>Even if two stocks are delivering good returns, their price movements may differ. Volatility helps in understanding this distinction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For investment planning: <\/strong>Many investors use volatility metrics to determine the appropriate amount of capital to allocate to a specific stock.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To select stocks based on investment style: <\/strong>Investors who prefer lower risk often look for stocks with relatively low volatility. Conversely, others seek opportunities in stocks that exhibit significant price fluctuations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For better preparation in trading: <\/strong>Price movement is crucial in swing trading and options trading. Understanding volatility aids in formulating better trading strategies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read Also:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/trading\/what-is-black-scholes-model\/\">What Is Black-Scholes Model<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-you-ll-need-before-starting-in-excel\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Youll_Need_Before_Starting_in_Excel\"><\/span>What You&#8217;ll Need Before Starting in Excel\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you begin calculating stock volatility, it is essential to have the correct data and certain necessary elements ready. If the data is accurate from the start, the results obtained in Excel will also be more reliable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><thead><tr><th>Requirement<\/th><th>Why Is It Important?<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Historical Stock Price Data<\/td><td>Past price data is required to calculate stock volatility accurately.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Adjusted Closing Price<\/td><td>It accounts for stock splits, bonus issues, and dividend payouts, giving you a much truer picture of returns than standard closing prices.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Microsoft Excel<\/td><td>Excel provides built-in functions that make volatility calculations simple and efficient.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>At Least 30 Trading Days of Data<\/td><td>A larger dataset generally provides more reliable results. Using 30 to 252 trading days is a common practice.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Data Arranged in Chronological Order<\/td><td>Prices should be organized from the oldest date to the newest so that daily returns are calculated correctly.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>No Blank or Missing Values<\/td><td>Missing or incorrect data can lead to calculation errors and inaccurate volatility results.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-workflow-before-you-start-stock-volatility-calculation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Workflow_Before_You_Start_Stock_Volatility_Calculation\"><\/span>Workflow Before You Start Stock Volatility Calculation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before applying a formula in Excel, it is helpful to understand the order in which the entire calculation takes place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><thead><tr><th>Step<\/th><th>What You&#8217;ll Do<\/th><th>Purpose<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Step 1<\/td><td>Import historical stock price data into Excel<\/td><td>Prepare the data required for the calculation.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Step 2<\/td><td>Calculate daily returns for each trading day<\/td><td>Measure how much the stock price changes from one day to the next.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Step 3<\/td><td>Calculate the standard deviation of daily returns<\/td><td>Determine the stock&#8217;s daily volatility.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Step 4<\/td><td>Annualize the daily volatility<\/td><td>Convert daily volatility into an annual percentage using the standard market method.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Step 5<\/td><td>Analyze the final volatility value<\/td><td>Understand whether the stock has relatively low, moderate, or high price fluctuations based on historical data.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-step-1-prepare-historical-price-data-in-excel\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Step 1: Prepare historical price data in Excel.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, open the historical stock prices for your target company in Excel. If the file is in CSV format, just import it into your sheet no need to create a new tab. Next, widen the price column so the numbers\u00a0are easy to read. This makes adding formulas much cleaner and keeps everything clear at a glance.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><thead><tr><th>Date<\/th><th>Adjusted Close Price<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>01-Jan<\/td><td>\u20b9100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>02-Jan<\/td><td>\u20b9102<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>03-Jan<\/td><td>\u20b9101<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>04-Jan<\/td><td>\u20b9104<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-step-2-create-a-new-column-for-daily-return\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Step 2: Create a new column for Daily Return<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add a new column right next to the &#8216;Price&#8217; column and call it &#8216;Daily Return&#8217;. You will calculate the daily returns inside this column. Type the formula into the first row and press Enter. Make sure the result looks correct. If the number appears fine, click the bottom corner of that cell and drag it all the way down to fill the rest of the rows automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>=LN(B3\/B2)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><thead><tr><th>Date<\/th><th>Adjusted Close Price<\/th><th>Daily Return<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>01-Jan<\/td><td>\u20b9100<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>02-Jan<\/td><td>\u20b9102<\/td><td>0.0198<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>03-Jan<\/td><td>\u20b9101<\/td><td>-0.0098<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>04-Jan<\/td><td>\u20b9104<\/td><td>0.0293<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Note:<\/em><\/strong><em> A return value will not be calculated for the first row because the price for the preceding day is unavailable. This is perfectly normal.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-step-3-calculate-the-volatility-of-the-daily-returns\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Step 3: Calculate the volatility of the daily returns<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you have daily returns for the whole column, pick an empty cell below them to find the volatility. Just highlight all those return values and enter the formula.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>=STDEV.S(C3:C31)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After applying the formula, you will get a value in decimal form. This represents the daily volatility for your selected period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-step-4-calculate-annual-volatility\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Step 4: Calculate Annual Volatility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, convert the daily volatility into annual volatility to make the result easier to understand and compare with other stocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To do this, enter this formula in another cell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>=STDEV.S(C3:C31)*SQRT(252)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>If you want to view the result as a percentage, change that cell to the percentage format. This will make the value easier to read.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><thead><tr><th>Daily Volatility<\/th><th>Annual Volatility<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>0.0120<\/td><td>19.05%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-step-5-check-and-compare-the-results\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Step 5: Check and Compare the Results<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You now have the final volatility value ready. Instead of stopping at just one stock, apply this same method to other stocks as well. Once you have the volatility data for all the stocks, it will be easier to understand which stocks experience greater price fluctuations and which ones are more stable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-common-mistakes-in-calculating-stock-volatility\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Mistakes_in_Calculating_Stock_Volatility\"><\/span>Common Mistakes in Calculating Stock Volatility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s easy to make small mistakes when calculating volatility in Excel for the first time. Often, your formula is right, but bad data or wrong formatting messes up the answer. Double-checking these few things early saves you from fixing errors later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Failing to check the data: <\/strong>Take a quick look at the spreadsheet before starting the calculation. If a row is blank or a price for a specific date is missing, subsequent results could be affected accordingly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Always using an old spreadsheet: <\/strong>Some people add new data to an existing Excel sheet and immediately run the formula. It is best to verify whether the formula actually extends to include the new rows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accepting the result without questioning it: <\/strong>If a stock&#8217;s volatility appears unusually high or low, review the calculation instead of immediately accepting the figure as correct. Often, the issue lies with incorrect data rather than the formula itself.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Treating all companies the same way: <\/strong>Price movements vary by industry. Therefore, directly comparing the volatility of a banking stock with that of a small-cap or IT stock does not provide an accurate picture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Treating volatility as the final deciding factor: <\/strong>Volatility merely indicates the extent of price fluctuations. When making investment decisions, it is advisable to also consider the company&#8217;s financial performance, business operations, and other relevant information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-conclusion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The biggest advantage of learning how to calculate stock volatility is that you can understand a stock not just by its returns, but also by its price fluctuations. Excel makes this task easier. Just keep in mind that when making any investment decision, you should consider the company&#8217;s fundamentals and your own investment goals alongside volatility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">S.NO.<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Check Out These Interesting Posts You Might Enjoy!<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/trading\/future\/\">What is Future Trading and How Does It Work?<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/trading\/types-of-futures-and-futures-traders\/\">Types of Futures and Futures Traders<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">3<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/difference-between-options-and-futures\/\">Difference Between Options and Futures<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">4<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/synthetic-futures\/\">Synthetic Futures \u2013 Definition, Risk, Advantages, Example<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">5<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/trading\/difference-between-forward-and-future-contracts\/\">Difference Between Forward and Future Contracts Explained<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">6<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/cost-of-carry-in-futures-contract\/\">Cost of Carry in Futures Contract<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">7<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/trading\/commodity\/silver-futures-trading\/\">Silver Futures Trading \u2013 Meaning, Benefits and Risks<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions-faqs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"saswp-faq-block-section\"><ol style=\"list-style-type:none\"><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\">How to calculate stock volatility in Excel?<\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">Stock volatility can be calculated using historical price data, daily returns, and the STDEV.S formula.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\">Which Excel formula is used for stock volatility?<\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">The STDEV.S formula is used for volatility, and the LN formula is used for daily returns.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\">Can beginners calculate stock volatility in Excel?<\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">Yes, anyone can get started using basic Excel formulas.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\">How many days of data are required for stock volatility calculation?<\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">Data from at least 30 trading days should be used for better results.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\">Is high stock volatility always risky?<\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">No, it merely indicates significant price movement, not the total investment risk.<\/p><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When evaluating a stock, looking at returns alone leaves out a big piece of the puzzle. 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