National Investment Trust (MSW:NITL) Volatility: 177.09% (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


MSW:NITL National Investment Trust PLC MSW:NITL
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What is National Investment Trust Volatility?

National Investment Trust MSW:NITL 42 Volatility is 177.09% as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates MSW:NITL with a GF Score™ of 42/100. The stock has 2 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 (2026-06-25), National Investment Trust's Volatility is 177.09%.


National Investment Trust  (MSW:NITL) 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.


National Investment Trust Volatility Related Terms


MSW:NITL vs : Volatility Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, National Investment Trust'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.


National Investment Trust Volatility vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, National Investment Trust's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where National Investment Trust's Volatility falls into.


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National Investment Trust  (MSW:NITL) 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 177.09% mean?
National Investment Trust (MSW:NITL) has a Volatility of 177.09% as of Jun. 25, 2026. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on National Investment Trust and its competitors.
Is National Investment Trust's Volatility too high?
National Investment Trust's current Volatility is 177.09%. Overall, National Investment Trust has a GF Score™ of 42/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Investment Trust's Volatility compare to ?
National Investment Trust's Volatility of 177.09% can be compared against companies in the Asset Management 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 an Asset Management company?
A good Volatility depends on the Asset Management 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 National Investment Trust and its competitors. National Investment Trust's current Volatility is 177.09%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Investment Trust stock overvalued right now?
National Investment Trust (MSW:NITL) has a current Volatility of 177.09%. The current Volatility is 177.09%. National Investment Trust's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 2 warning signs to review. 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 National Investment Trust (MSW:NITL), the current Volatility is 177.09% as of Jun. 25, 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.

National Investment Trust Business Description

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Address 19 Glyn Jones Road, Post Office Box 910, Chibisa House, Blantyre, MWI
National Investment Trust PLC is a closed-end collective investment scheme company. The principal objective of the company is to provide a vehicle to facilitate broad public participation in a diverse portfolio of equity investments in Malawi. Its portfolio consists of equity investments, bonds, property, equity of property companies, and money market investments. The investment portfolio is managed with a view to providing shareholders with a return by way of both annual income and capital growth. It derives revenue in the form of dividends and interest income.
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