Beta
Risk & Cost of Capital
What is Beta?
Measures how much a stock's price tends to move relative to the overall market. A beta of 1.0 means the stock generally moves in line with the market.
Why Beta matters
Helps gauge how volatile a stock may be compared to a broad index. Higher beta suggests larger price swings.
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