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May 2024
10m 31s

Understanding Beta and Its Impact on Swi...

Brian Montes
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In this episode, Brian Montes discusses the concept of beta and its impact on swing trading. Beta measures a stock's volatility relative to the overall market performance. A beta of 1 indicates that the stock moves in line with the market, while a beta greater than 1 means the stock is more volatile than the market. Beta can help swing traders determine the risk level of their trades and optimize their trading positions. Stocks with a lower beta are less volatile and may be suitable for less risky approaches, while stocks with a higher beta offer the potential for higher returns but also come with more risk. Takeaways:

  • Beta measures a stock's volatility relative to the overall market performance.
  • A beta of 1 indicates that the stock moves in line with the market.
  • Stocks with a higher beta are more volatile than the market.
  • Beta can help swing traders determine the risk level of their trades.
  • Stocks with a lower beta are less volatile and may be suitable for less risky approaches.
  • Stocks with a higher beta offer the potential for higher returns but also come with more risk.


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