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What is Beta (β)?
A stock's sensitivity relative to the market index; a beta of 1 moves with the index, above 1 is more volatile.
ExampleA stock with a beta of 1.5 rose 15% while the index rose 10%.The figures in the example illustrate the concept; they are not current market data.
Related terms
Alpha (α)The extra return an investment generates relative to the market index; a measure of manager skill.VolatilityA statistical measure of how much price fluctuates over a period; used as a proxy for risk.Active ManagementA strategy in which the portfolio manager makes ongoing buy and sell decisions to beat the market return.CorrelationA statistical measure, from -1 to +1, of the relationship between the price moves of two assets.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Beta (β)?
A stock's sensitivity relative to the market index; a beta of 1 moves with the index, above 1 is more volatile.
What is Beta (β) called in Turkish?
In Turkish financial reporting and news, Beta (β) is called Beta.
Which concepts are related to Beta (β)?
The concepts most often mentioned together with Beta (β) are Alpha (α) and Volatility.
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