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Beta: A Brief Description

January 19, 2026 By Lowell Herr 1 Comment

What is beta and how is it measured?  In the context of an investment portfolio, beta refers to a measure of a stock’s volatility in relation to the overall market. A beta value greater than one indicates that the stock is more volatile

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