Exploring Risk, Volatility, and Cocoa Prices in Investments

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This chapter delves into understanding risk and volatility in investments, debunking the notion that more risk equals greater returns. It discusses the impact of volatility on stock performance and challenges the traditional risk-return trade-off theory. Additionally, the chapter highlights the influence of cocoa bean prices on the chocolate industry and the repercussions on companies like Hershey.

It is becoming harder to get supplies into the enclave, which is facing a growing risk of famine. As fewer trucks are making it in, more aid is being dropped by plane. Our producer takes us on a flight. Why high risk does not always lead to high reward (09:40). And the ripple effect of rising cocoa prices for chocoholics (14:43).

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