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Session 2 (of 42): Understanding Risk I: Defining and Measuring Risk

Mar 24, 2026

The creator discusses the concept of risk in investing, defining it as a combination of danger and opportunity. He contrasts different ways to measure risk, including price risk vs. cash flow risk, total risk vs. downside risk, and standalone risk vs. portfolio risk. The session emphasizes that higher returns are generally expected for taking on more risk, with an escape clause for arbitrage opportunities.

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Disney stock price data from 2008-2013 was used as an example to illustrate calculating percentage changes in price and their standard deviation.

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Apple is mentioned as an example of a stock whose standalone risk can be analyzed.

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Nvidia is mentioned as an example of a stock whose standalone risk can be analyzed.

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