Stock volatility is an unbeatable fact of life on Wall Street. It is due to a number of driving factors determining direction of stock prices. According to a study conducted by MSCI Barra, the most significant factors that drive long-term equity returns are inflation (4.2 % points of MSCI World Index), dividend income (2.9 % points of MSCI World Index, Real book value growth (2.1 % points of MSCI World Index), price-to-book growth (1.5 % points of MSCI World Index). These factors can move a stock price either up or down from current levels. Read more at: http://getupwise.com/finance/investments/stocks-mutual-fund/10-biggest-driving-factors-determining-direction-stock-prices/ Our slideshare content is intended for educational purpose only. It’s not intended for the purpose of replacing professional financial advice. Follow Us On.... Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/getupwise Twitter: https://twitter.com/GetUpWise Google Plus: https://plus.google.com/u/0/114410131743470430654/posts Pinterest: https://in.pinterest.com/getupwise/ Tumblr: http://getupwise.tumblr.com/ Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/136979772@N03/