Beta is a statistical measure which measures the fluctuation of stock to change in overall market.
A beta less than 1 means , the stock is less volatile to overall market , a beta greater than 1 indicates the stock is more volatile than market and both are highly correlated.if the beta in negative numbers that is negatively correlated.
In the given case stock A beta =1.1 , this means the stock is 1.1 times volatile to market
Stock market went up 10%
Impact on stock A = 1.1×10=11% (increase)
Stock B beta =0.65 , this means the stock is 0.65 times less volatile to market.
This means the stock is 0.65×10=6.5% (increase). Lower increase Because of low beta.
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