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Why are ASX tech shares like Afterpay (ASX:APT) so volatile? – The Motley Fool Australia
ASX tech shares like Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) are notoriously volatile compared to the ASX 200. Here’s a possible reason why
Home / Share Market News / Why are ASX tech shares like Afterpay (ASX:APT) so volatile?For anyone who is invested in ASX tech shares, or even just watches them for fun (you know who you are), volatility is a constant companion. Whenever the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) moves around, you can almost always count on ASX tech shares moving around more. And on those days, it’s often in the opposite direction to the general market as well.
Take yesterday. Yesterday, the ASX 200 gained a modest 0.6% over…
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