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.
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.
Sprott Physical Gold Trust Volatility Related Terms
PHYS vs BLK, BX, KKR: Volatility Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Sprott Physical Gold 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.
Sprott Physical Gold Trust Volatility vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Sprott Physical Gold Trust's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sprott Physical Gold Trust's Volatility falls into.
The annualized volatility is calculated as following:
σA
=
σM
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√12
=
√ 1/(n-1) ∑(Ri - R')^2
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√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.
Sprott Physical Gold Trust (PHYS) has a Volatility of 22.73% as of Jun. 27, 2026. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on Sprott Physical Gold Trust and its competitors.
Is Sprott Physical Gold Trust's Volatility too high?
Sprott Physical Gold Trust's current Volatility is 22.73%. Overall, Sprott Physical Gold Trust has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sprott Physical Gold Trust's Volatility compare to BLK and BX?
Sprott Physical Gold Trust's Volatility of 22.73% 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 Sprott Physical Gold Trust and its competitors. Sprott Physical Gold Trust's current Volatility is 22.73%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sprott Physical Gold Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sprott Physical Gold Trust (PHYS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $70.96, compared to a current price of $30.66 — trading 56.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Volatility is 22.73%. Sprott Physical Gold Trust's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 Sprott Physical Gold Trust (PHYS), the current Volatility is 22.73% as of Jun. 27, 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.
Is Sprott Physical Gold Trust (PHYS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sprott Physical Gold Trust stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $30.66 is trading 56.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $70.96.
GuruFocus considers Sprott Physical Gold Trust to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHYS:
Volatility: 22.73%
GF Value™: $70.96 vs. price of $30.66 (56.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHYS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sprott Physical Gold Trust is a closed-end mutual fund trust. The company provides a secure, convenient and exchange-traded investment alternative for investors interested in holding physical gold bullion without the inconvenience associated with direct investment in physical gold bullion. The company invests mainly in long-term holdings of unencumbered, fully allocated, physical gold bullion and does not and will not speculate about short-term changes in gold prices.
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