beta
DefinitionA quantitative measure of the volatility of a given stock, mutual fund, or portfolio, relative to the overall market, usually the S&P 500. Specifically, the performance the stock, fund or portfolio has experienced in the last 5 years as the S&P moved 1% up or down. A beta above 1 is more volatile than the overall market, while a beta below 1 is less volatile.
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... part of the Mutual Funds, Stocks and Technical Analysis subjects.
... part of the Mutual Funds, Stocks and Technical Analysis subjects.
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