I've been hearing a lot about beta funds recently and I'm curious to know more about them. Could someone explain to me what beta funds are?
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MysticStorm
Mon Feb 24 2025
The overall market is usually represented by a comprehensive equity index.
CryptoWarrior
Mon Feb 24 2025
Beta serves as an indicator of the systematic risk associated with an investment.
BusanBeautyBloomingStar
Mon Feb 24 2025
One such widely recognized index is the S&P 500 Index, which serves as a benchmark for the U.S. stock market.
CryptoTitaness
Mon Feb 24 2025
Notably, the S&P 500 Index has a beta of 1.0, which serves as a reference point for assessing the beta of other investments.
Margherita
Mon Feb 24 2025
It offers valuable insights into how volatile an investment is in comparison to the broader market.