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Beta
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| A means of measuring the volatility of a security or portfolio of securities in comparison with the market as a whole. | ||
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Additional Comments:
A beta of 1 indicates that the security's price will move with the market.
A beta greater than 1 indicates that the security's price will be more volatile than the market. A beta less than 1 means that it will be less volatile than the market. |
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Volatility The magnitude of price (or yield) changes over a predefined period of time. The amount by ... Whipsaw Generally a sideways market ("trading market" as opposed to "trending market") with high volatility in which ... Speculator An investor or trader who is willing to take large risks for a chance to make ... | ||
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