Beta is the 2nd letter in the Greek alphabet, and the financial world uses it to refer to the sensitivity of an asset’s price compared to a specific index or benchmark. Beta is also used as a measure ...
Investors understand intuitively that some stocks are riskier than others. The capital asset pricing model attempts to quantify the common perception of risk using a term called beta. By understanding ...
Last week, we received some excellent feedback in response to Monday’s article on calculating a stock’s beta. So today, I’m going to take this little-known metric one step further by showing you how ...
The most common metric used to quantify a stock’s market risk is Beta—a measure of a security’s volatility compared to the overall market (usually the S&P 500). However, the Beta you typically see ...
Investors, whether beginner or seasoned professionals, all have a threshold for risk. Some prefer to play it safe and favor a low-risk investment plan while others are more advantageous with a “high ...
Beta measures stock volatility relative to the S&P 500 index. Low-beta stocks offer less volatility; high-beta stocks suggest more. Using beta aids in assessing portfolio risk and crafting investment ...
Investors understand intuitively that some stocks are riskier than others. The capital asset pricing model attempts to quantify the common perception of risk using a term called beta. By understanding ...