What's more volatile: Stocks or California home prices?
Briefly

This article analyzes the volatility of stock prices compared to California home values since 1975. The S&P 500 has had extreme ups and downs, with a 94-point spread between its biggest gain and loss. California home prices, however, have shown a 52-point spread, indicating less volatility. Although home prices are subject to erratic changes, their fluctuations are 40% smoother than stock prices, offering a relatively stable investment choice amidst the stock market's turbulence.
The volatility of stocks is stark with a 94-point spread between gains and losses, while California home prices show a much smoother 52-point spread.
From 1975 to today, the California housing market has experienced significant ups and downs, yet these fluctuations are 40% less volatile than those of the S&P 500.
Read at The Mercury News
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