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What is market risk (beta) in securities market?
Can you explain to me what market risk (beta) is in the securities market?
Sure! Market risk, also known as beta, is a measure of a stock or portfolio's volatility in relation to the overall market. A market beta of 1.0 indicates that the stock or portfolio has the same volatility as the market as a whole. A beta greater than 1.0 indicates that it is more volatile than the market, and a beta less than 1.0 indicates that it is less volatile than the market.