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Glossary
Standard deviation measures how much a fund’s returns fluctuate around its average return, used as a proxy for volatility and risk.
A number showing how bumpy a fund’s returns have historically been.
A higher standard deviation implies wider swings in returns; useful for comparing risk between funds with similar average returns but different volatility profiles.
Two funds averaging 12% returns but with standard deviations of 10% and 20% carry very different risk levels.
A number showing how bumpy a fund’s returns have historically been.
Standard Deviation (Fund Risk) helps you evaluate products, compare options, and make informed decisions aligned with goals, tax rules, and risk tolerance in the Indian financial system.