DSCV.L - Risk

Pure Price Volatility Risk (Market Swings)

The business itself is financially solid (Financial Health 70/100, minimal insolvency risk). The high overall score (7/7) is driven primarily by extreme stock price swings (±37.4% p.a.) and steep historical drawdowns.

Volatility Risk

Transparent evaluation of price volatility (SRI), Beta, and historical drawdowns.

Volatility Risk Score

7/7 Very High

7 / 7 SRI Price Fluctuation & Beta

Very high volatility or fundamental risks. Significant loss potential; strictly for aggressive investors. Moves approx. 1.3x as much as the broader market.

Beta (Market Relation)

1.3x

Above average

Volatility (5Y p.a.)

37.4% p.a.

5-Year Horizon

Max Drawdown (5Y)

-56.5%

5-Year Horizon

Sharpe Ratio

-0.18

Return / Risk

Speculative / High Risk: Score Basis:

Multi-Horizon Risk & Performance Matrix

Historical volatility, drawdowns, and risk-adjusted return across 1, 3, 5, and 10 years.

High Volatility

Timeframe	Volatility (p.a.)	Max Drawdown	Sharpe Ratio	Return (p.a.)
1 Year	—	—	—	+41.3%
3 Years	35.6%	-38.5%	0.22	+10.4%
5 Years	37.4%	-56.5%	-0.18	-4.2%
10 Years	38.3%	-61.5%	0.25	+12.1%

Automated Risk & Health Notes (Red Flags)

Single Stock Risk: Investing in an individual stock carries full company and insolvency risk (no fund diversification).

Structurally High Volatility: Above-average fluctuations persist across 5 to 10 years (37.4% p.a.).

Historical Stress Test: Maximum peak-to-trough drawdown of -61.5% in the extended horizon.