ACI Worldwide Downside Variance

ACIW Stock  USD 47.25  3.98  9.20%   
Downside Variance (or DV) is measured by target semi-variance and is termed downside volatility. It is expressed in percentages and therefore allows for rankings in the same way as variance. One way to view downside volatility is the annualized variance of returns below the target. Below is ACI Worldwide's current Downside Variance with peer comparisons and related risk metrics.

Current Downside Variance Value

A Downside Variance of 5.83 for ACI Worldwide signals elevated price variability. This places ACI Worldwide toward the higher end of the volatility range for Stock.

Downside Variance

 = 

SUM(RET DEV)2

N(ER)

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5.83
SUM = Summation notation
RET DEV = Actual returns deviation over selected period
N(ER) = Number of points with returns less than expected return for the period

Downside Variance Peers Comparison

The peer group averages 17.5 for Downside Variance, with ACI Worldwide at 5.83 falling below that level. Readings span 6.66 (Box Inc) to 37.17 (Bitdeer Technologies Group). ACI Worldwide has exhibited less price dispersion than the peer average over the measured period.

Downside Variance Relative To Other Indicators

The chart below plots Downside Variance against Maximum Drawdown for ACI Worldwide and its peers. Each point represents one equity — position along the horizontal axis shows Downside Variance while the vertical axis shows Maximum Drawdown. Equities that cluster in different quadrants carry distinct risk-return profiles. Use the dropdowns to swap in other indicators for either axis.
ACI Worldwide produces 1.84 in Maximum Drawdown for each unit of Downside Variance, with respective readings of 10.75 and 5.83 . This indicates Maximum Drawdown moderately exceeds Downside Variance for ACI Worldwide.
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Methodology, Assumptions & Data Sources

The current Downside Variance for ACI Worldwide is 5.83. The Downside Variance for ACI Worldwide is produced by transforming raw price history into a standardized measure according to the indicator's defined methodology. All inputs are based on exchange-reported closing prices, with adjustments for stock splits, dividends, and other corporate actions. Indicator accuracy depends on data continuity across the calculation period. Gaps in trading history may affect the output.

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