Blog - Cash is risky, the stock market is volatile, and why that distinction matters in 2026

Volatility is short-term price movement; risk is the chance of not meeting your goal. They are not the same thing and why it matters in 2026 Definitions Risk is what you see when there is any investment advert in the uk. “Capital is at risk”, “Stocks may go up as well as down”. “You may get back less than you invest”, and broadly it’s true but it is not likely when investing in a broad index fund.…