CYSPA.PFD (CYS Investments) Volatility: 2.85% (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


What is CYS Investments Volatility?

CYS Investments CYSPA.PFD Volatility is 2.85% as of Jul. 01, 2026. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Volatility is a statistical measure of the dispersion of returns for a given security or market index, it shows how the price swings around its mean. The volatility here is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. In most cases, the higher the volatility, the riskier the security.

As of today (2026-07-01), CYS Investments's Volatility is 2.85%.

CYS Investments  (NYSE:CYSpA.PFD) Volatility Explanation

Volatility is a statistical measure of the dispersion of returns for a given security or market index. It’s often measured as standard deviation or variance of historical returns over a certain period. The volatility here is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year.

Volatility reflects the uncertainty or risk of a security’s value. Generally speaking, a higher volatility suggests a higher risk, because it implies a wider fluctuation around average price. This means the price of the security can change dramatically in either direction within a short period. Conversely, a lower volatility means that the security's price is more steady, which suggests a lower risk.

Another measurement of relative volatility is Beta. Beta is a measure of systematic risk of a security or a portfolio in comparison to the market as a whole. Beta is usually compared to 1. A beta of greater than 1 indicates that the security's price will be more volatile than the market.

CYS Investments Volatility Related Terms

CYSPA.PFD vs AHH, STAR: Volatility Comparison

For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, CYS Investments's Volatility, along with its competitors' market caps and Volatility data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

CYS Investments Volatility vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, CYS Investments's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CYS Investments's Volatility falls into.


CYS Investments  (NYSE:CYSpA.PFD) Volatility Calculation

The annualized volatility is calculated as following:

σA=σM * √12
=√ 1/(n-1) ∑(Ri - R')^2 * √12

Where: σM is the monthly volatility, n is the number of months in the period, Ri is the security's historical monthly returns and R' is the arithmetic mean of monthly returns.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Volatility →
What does a Volatility of 2.85% mean?
CYS Investments (CYSPA.PFD) has a Volatility of 2.85% as of Jul. 01, 2026. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on CYS Investments and its competitors.
Is CYS Investments' Volatility too high?
CYS Investments' current Volatility is 2.85%.
How does CYS Investments' Volatility compare to AHH and STAR?
CYS Investments' Volatility of 2.85% can be compared against companies in the REITs industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Volatility for a REITs company?
A good Volatility depends on the REITs industry context. However, Volatility should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Volatility mean?
A high Volatility can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on CYS Investments and its competitors. CYS Investments's current Volatility is 2.85%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CYS Investments stock overvalued right now?
CYS Investments (CYSPA.PFD) has a current Volatility of 2.85%. The current Volatility is 2.85%. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Volatility calculated?
Volatility is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CYS Investments (CYSPA.PFD), the current Volatility is 2.85% as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

CYS Investments Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
CYS Investments Inc is a specialty finance company with the objective of risk-adjusted investment income. The company generates its revenue primarily from the difference between the interest income earned on the investment portfolio and the cost of the company's borrowings and hedging activities. The company's investments include residential mortgage pass-through securities, for which the principal and interest payments are guaranteed by a government agency or government-sponsored entity; collateralised mortgage obligations issued by a government agency or government-sponsored entity; U.S. Treasuries; and debt securities issued by a government agency or a government-sponsored entity that is not backed by collateral.