Portfolio Volatility
In this video, Abdulla outlines the importance of monitoring portfolio volatility risk and the way it is calculated for a two asset portfolio, and a three stock portfolio.
Overview
Volatilities and correlations are not static, they can change, sometimes very suddenly, therefore the risk in a portfolio can change over time, or sometimes very suddenly. It’s a case of constantly monitoring the risks, even perhaps trying to anticipate those changes in advance and making appropriate adjustments.
Key learning objectives:
How can we calculate the volatility of a two asset portfolio?
What is the formula used for a three stock portfolio?
What are the uses of portfolio volatility in risk management?
Summary
Expert
Abdulla Javeri
Abdulla’s career in the financial markets started in 1990 when he entered the trading floor of the London International Financial Futures Exchange, LIFFE, and qualified as a pit trader in equity and equity index options. In 1996, Abdulla became a trainer for regulatory qualifications and then for non-exam courses, primarily covering all major financial products.
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