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What is beta good for?
What is beta good for?
KimonoElegant
Sun Oct 27 2024
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I'm wondering about the practical applications of beta. I want to understand what beta is specifically useful for and how it can be beneficial in different contexts.
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GeishaElegance
Tue Oct 29 2024
A higher beta indicates that the investment is more volatile and thus carries a higher risk.
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Carlo
Tue Oct 29 2024
Despite the increased risk, a higher beta also suggests the potential for higher returns if the investment performs well.
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Silvia
Tue Oct 29 2024
Investors and analysts often rely on beta to evaluate the risk and potential rewards associated with an investment.
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Michele
Tue Oct 29 2024
Conversely, a lower beta implies that the investment is less volatile and thus poses a lower risk.
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EthereumEagle
Tue Oct 29 2024
However, this reduced risk often comes at the cost of potentially lower returns.
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