SVVC (Firsthand Technology Value Fund) Volatility: 59.02% (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


What is Firsthand Technology Value Fund Volatility?

Firsthand Technology Value Fund SVVC -19.60% Volatility is 59.02% as of Jul. 01, 2026. 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 (2026-07-01), Firsthand Technology Value Fund's Volatility is 59.02%.

Firsthand Technology Value Fund  (OTCPK:SVVC) 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.

Firsthand Technology Value Fund Volatility Related Terms

SVVC vs LGCP, BLK, BX: Volatility Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Firsthand Technology Value Fund'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.

Firsthand Technology Value Fund Volatility vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Firsthand Technology Value Fund's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Firsthand Technology Value Fund's Volatility falls into.


Firsthand Technology Value Fund  (OTCPK:SVVC) 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 59.02% mean?
Firsthand Technology Value Fund (SVVC) has a Volatility of 59.02% 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 Firsthand Technology Value Fund and its competitors.
Is Firsthand Technology Value Fund's Volatility too high?
Firsthand Technology Value Fund's current Volatility is 59.02%.
How does Firsthand Technology Value Fund's Volatility compare to LGCP and BLK?
Firsthand Technology Value Fund's Volatility of 59.02% 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 Firsthand Technology Value Fund and its competitors. Firsthand Technology Value Fund's current Volatility is 59.02%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Firsthand Technology Value Fund stock overvalued right now?
Firsthand Technology Value Fund (SVVC) has a current Volatility of 59.02%. The current Volatility is 59.02%. 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 Firsthand Technology Value Fund (SVVC), the current Volatility is 59.02% 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.

Firsthand Technology Value Fund Business Description

Address 150 Almaden Boulevard, Suite 1250, San Jose, CA, USA, 95113
Firsthand Technology Value Fund Inc is an externally managed, non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund's investment objective is to seek long-term growth of capital, principally by seeking capital gains on its equity and equity-related investments. Its portfolio is predominantly composed of equity and equity derivative securities of illiquid private technology and cleantech companies but it may also invest in micro-cap publicly traded companies with market capitalizations. The Fund invests in companies in various stages of maturity with the goal of achieving profitable exits via IPO or acquisition.