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When stock prices fluctuate intensely in a short period compared to the overall market, they are called the most volatile stocks.

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List of Most Volatile Stocks to Invest in 2024

Name	Price	Analyst Rating	M Cap	Target Price	Alpha	1Y Return	3Y Return	5Y Return	PE	Industry PE	PB	Beta	Div Yld	Net Profit Qtr	Net Profit QoQ %	Net Profit YoY %	Net Profit 3Y Change %	Rev Qtr (in Cr)	Rev QoQ (in %)	Rev 1Y change %	Rev 3Y change %	Profit Mar Qtr	Profit Mar QoQ	Profit Mar 1Y Change%	Profit Mar 3Y Change%	Sector	M Cap	ROE	ROCE	EPS	Volume
Oracle Financial Services Software Ltd	₹12,247.55	BUY	LARGE CAP	11420	180.98%	205.7%	218.46%	343.87%	44.56	41.76	12.29	1.07	2.74%	577.7 Cr	-6.32%	22.88%	25.97%	1673.9	-3.88%	11.84%	27.87%	34.82%	-2.55%	9.87%	-1.49%	Technology	107442.33	33.27%	41.85%	256.06	132859
Indiamart Intermesh Ltd	₹2,249.95	HOLD	SMALL CAP	3022.85	-27.6%	-13.74%	-27.34%	120.82%	32.91		8.96	1.01	0.76%	135.1 Cr	18.51%	17.66%	19.37%	347.7	4.95%	21.45%	78.74%	27.9%	12.92%	-3.12%	-33.22%	Technology	14166.99	18.89%	19.58%	55.71	272969
Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Ltd	₹15,114.75	BUY	MID CAP	17456.5	-23.69%	-8.96%	6.72%	33.27%		61.05	69.63	0.23	NA													Consumer Defensive	50294.18	78.45%	99.77%		2714
Accelya Solutions India Ltd	₹1,506.30		SMALL CAP		-1.67%	11.92%	56.37%	47.16%	24.16	41.76	9.81	0.8	3.76%	32.46 Cr	4.07%	-25.94%	122.39%	127.04	-0.77%	8.9%	76.03%	18.36%	4.88%	-31.99%	26.34%	Technology	2330.8	45.83%	58.28%	62.87	9322
VST Industries Ltd	₹334.75	SELL	SMALL CAP	327	0.34%	12.88%	23.94%	-9.86%		29.16	4.4	0.29	NA			0.15%	11.55%			23.92%	41.66%	13.15%		-19.18%	-21.25%	Consumer Defensive	5907.77	24.8%	31.89%	3.19812076314907	127675
Gillette India Ltd	₹9,414.40		SMALL CAP		44.87%	56.29%	82.5%	46.07%		60.68	24.31	0.47	NA													Consumer Defensive	31873.67	42.01%	52.63%		18439
Tanfac Industries Ltd	₹2,822.15		SMALL CAP		-4.2%	7.87%	386.63%	2519.46%		59.45	8.52	0.25	NA													Basic Materials	2482.13	25.31%	34.48%		57018
Glenmark Life Sciences Ltd	₹1,013.30	BUY	SMALL CAP	1138.6	48.53%	58.2%	68.25%	35.89%		55.74	4.07	0.17	NA													Basic Materials	12636.2	21.07%	27.94%		90190
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd	₹4,170.30	BUY	LARGE CAP	4517.14	-1.2%	12.79%	18.39%	91.42%	32.64	41.76	19.59	0.63	1.88%	11955 Cr	-1.24%	8.97%	41.57%	64259	2.63%	6.85%	46.73%	19.14%	-3.77%	1.99%	-3.51%	Technology	1573090.18	59.6%	72.96%	127.35	4116989
HDFC Asset Management Company Ltd	₹4,262.80	BUY	MID CAP	4875.6	25.25%	39.56%	88.82%	36.21%	42.47	27.03	11.32	1.32	1.87%	576.61 Cr	-4.5%	36.49%		1058.19	11.54%	27.49%		61.48%	-14.38%	7.05%		Financial Services	93340.77	29.51%	37.72%	91	418696
Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Ltd	₹800.75	BUY	SMALL CAP	830.91	57.88%	74.96%	55.13%	17.13%	26.35	27.03	4.15	1.22	2.97%	242.34 Cr	2.81%	30.85%	48.28%	520.05	8.02%	21.23%	36.11%	47.71%	-4.82%	7.93%	8.94%	Financial Services	23656.14	27.34%	34.82%	27.09	456165
Anand Rathi Wealth Ltd	₹4,062.60	BUY	SMALL CAP	4400	52.73%	62.75%	621.69%	610.68%	65.4	27.03	22.64	0.44	0.38%	76.31 Cr	3.91%	33.94%	400.6%	249.63	1.72%	34.54%	175.28%	30.04%	2.16%	-0.44%	81.85%	Finance	17589.52	37.31%	47.78%	53.99	49311
Hindustan Unilever Ltd	₹2,333.90	BUY	LARGE CAP	2863.69	-20.27%	-7.57%	3.83%	20.99%	53.99	60.68	10.46	0.31	1.85%	2595 Cr	-0.65%	1.37%	28.54%	15729	1.33%	2.17%	31.62%	16.61%	-1.95%	-0.78%	-2.34%	Consumer Defensive	554315.57	19.99%	24.8%	43.75	2069691
Tata Elxsi Ltd	₹6,921.60	SELL	MID CAP	6944.92	-31.12%	-17.5%	33.14%	745.59%	441.71	41.76	19.34	0.71	NA	29.83 Cr	7.46%	41.18%	163.55%	231.28	4.42%	9.63%	57.67%	12.01%	2.91%	28.78%	67.15%	Technology	45034.28	34.51%	41.95%	15.2851528515285	258016
Zomato Ltd	₹282.10	BUY	LARGE CAP	300.65	114.61%	126.54%	119.22%	128.97%	339.41		6.95	0.69	NA	176 Cr	-30.43%	-136.15%	-142.99%	4799	14.1%	71.13%	507.58%	2.9%	-39.03%	-121.12%	-107.08%	Technology	281693.74	5.15%	5.18%	0.4	271472990
CRISIL Ltd	₹5,752.50	SELL	MID CAP	4861.5	23.58%	35.84%	94.97%	192.03%	63.39	59.47	21.3	0.09	1.24%	171.55 Cr	14.28%	16.66%	85.62%	811.84	1.82%	13.39%	58.42%	20.97%	12.24%	2.89%	17.17%	Financial Services	42922.8	52.2%	55.46%	90.07	69441

What is a Volatile Stock?

When the stock you've invested in goes up and down more frequently, it is considered a volatile stock. And because of the large price swings, you can gain the advantage of quick profits.

Most Volatile Stocks in India: How To Identify Them?

Various factors can be used to identify highly fluctuating shares that are subject to change quickly. Beta is one such factor that can measure stock volatility compared to its index. It measures the systematic risk or the volatility of a stock that cannot be diversified. This risk has to be borne by the trader. Therefore, the chance of earning high returns also comes with this risk. As prices fluctuate fast, the chances of achieving a return on the best volatile stocks for intraday trading are higher.

An index of the most volatile stocks (Nifty High Beta 50) tracks these shares and compares them with the benchmark index. The high risk-return ratio is the most important feature of highly fluctuating shares. When Beta = 1, it means that it performs in the same manner as its benchmark index. If Beta < 1, the stock may show less fluctuation as compared to its benchmark index. However, when the beta is greater than 1, a stock will show greater fluctuations than its benchmark index. Any minor change in the index or the market will hugely impact these stocks. When stock volatility rises, there is an opportunity to earn above-average returns. This increases both the demand and supply of these shares in a day and increases the volume traded in a day.

Risks of Trading Most Volatile Stocks

There are some risks you should be aware of before trading in the most volatile stocks:

Substantial Loss
The prices go drastically down, so there is a high risk associated with most volatile stocks. We recommend that you consult your financial advisor before you start trading in volatile stocks.
Panic Sell
Some traders might panic sell when they see the prices going down, and doing so can lead to missing out on the rebound. So, rather than chasing stocks, do a deep analysis beforehand.

Benefits of Trading in Most Volatile Stocks

The following are a few advantages of investing in extremely volatile stocks:

Potential for High Returns
Suppose your point of entry and exit matches with the price swings in the volatile stocks, you might get a handsome profit from your buy.
Active Trade
Traders can use day trading or swing trading in the most volatile stocks. This active participation may help capitalise on the short-term trend.
Liquidity
The most volatile stocks tend to be high volume too. This will help in your entry and exit positions without impacting the price.

Is High Volatility Good for My Portfolio?

The ups and downs of a portfolio's value are often called its volatility. The more a portfolio's value swings, the riskier it's considered. While some investors are comfortable with the possibility of big drops (followed by potential big gains) in a stock-heavy portfolio, many others would find it too stressful.

History tells us that markets tend to bounce back from downturns, but that doesn't mean the ride down isn't scary. The risk of volatility is that investors might panic when the market falls, selling their stocks at a low point and locking in their losses.

To manage this risk, most investors choose a mix of stocks and bonds. Stocks offer the potential for growth and protection against inflation over time, while bonds provide income and help smooth out the portfolio's value during market downturns.

Which Type of Stocks Are Considered Volatile and Why?

These are some fundamental characteristics of the most volatile stocks:

Exhibit large price movements within short periods.
Beta > 1 is more volatile than the broader market.
Smaller companies due to lower trading volumes and market liquidity.
Stocks that are highly responsive to news and external factors.
Increased trading volumes mean a dynamic exchange of goods and services.
Companies with variable earnings reports.
Sectors undergoing substantial changes or innovations (such as renewable energy sectors)
Stocks with a history of big price swings.

Is it Good if a Stock is Volatile?

Volatility can occasionally present entry points from which investors can profit.

Investors who think markets will perform well, in the long run, might purchase more stocks at lower prices in companies they like when market volatility decreases.

When a stock rises rapidly, the procedure remains the same. By selling out, investors can profit from this and use the funds to invest in other sectors that offer more potential.

The possibility of making significant long-term returns is available to investors who buy during times of market volatility and attractive valuations.

Frequently Asked Questions

There isn't a universal scale for stock volatility, but it can be very high. Volatility is often expressed as an annualized percentage. So, a stock with 100% volatility could potentially swing up or down by 100% in a year.

Very volatile stocks can offer high potential returns, but they also come with high risk. Here are some ways to potentially profit:

Short-term trading: Capitalize on quick price swings through day trading or swing trading strategies.
Directional bets: If you have a strong conviction about the stock's future direction (up or down), you can profit from significant price movements.

Remember: These strategies require significant experience, a strong understanding of technical analysis, and the ability to stay calm under pressure.

The VIX (Volatility Index) measures the market's expectation of volatility in the S&P 500 index over the next 30 days. There's no single "most volatile" value, but generally:

A VIX below 20 indicates a calmer market.
A VIX between 20 and 30 suggests moderate volatility.
A VIX above 30 signals a potentially volatile market.

Here are some key strategies to manage risk:

Start small: Invest only a small portion of your capital when starting with volatile stocks.
Stop-loss orders: Set these to automatically sell your stock if the price drops below a certain point, limiting potential losses.
Diversification: Don't put all your eggs in one basket. Spread your investments across different asset classes and sectors to mitigate risk.
Strong risk management plan: Develop a clear plan with defined entry and exit points, and stick to it.

Remember: Volatile stocks are not suitable for everyone. They require a high level of risk tolerance and a well-defined approach to manage risk.