Definition
A beta of 1 means it moves in line with the market. Above 1 it has tended to swing more, below 1 less. It is estimated from past returns.
Watch out for
Beta is backward-looking and can change. It only captures market-related risk.
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Beta
How much a stock tends to move compared with the overall market.
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