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Beta

Definition

Beta measures a stock's volatility relative to the overall market. A beta of 1.0 means the stock moves in line with the market. Above 1.0 means more volatile; below 1.0 means less volatile.

Formula

Beta = Covariance(Ri, Rm) / Variance(Rm) where Ri = asset returns, Rm = market returns

Example

A stock with beta 1.5 would be expected to rise 15% when the market rises 10%, and fall 15% when the market falls 10%. A utility stock might have beta 0.5.

Market Context

4.6 Market Average
0.0 Lowest
20248.7 Highest
7690 Stocks Tracked

Live Market Data — Beta

Data as of May 19, 2026 — updates daily

# Symbol Company Beta Div Yield PE Ratio Price
1 IONM Assure Holdings Corp. Co… 20248.70 0.00 USD
2 ARDS Aridis Pharmaceuticals, … 3599.34 0.00% 0.00 USD
3 CLVR Clever Leaves Holdings I… 1829.51 0.00 USD
4 JEWL Adamas One Corp. Common … 816.11 0.00 USD
5 0K6O.L Farfetch Limited 810.37 0.00% 0.00 USD
6 NHP National Healthcare Prop… 545.59 14.12 USD
7 UTRS Minerva Surgical Inc. Co… 82.84 0.00 USD
8 ASST Asset Entities Inc. Clas… 17.40 0.00% 15.79 USD
9 CRKN Crown ElectroKinetics Co… 16.23 0.00% 0.0x 0.25 USD
10 THMO ThermoGenesis Holdings, … 15.83 0.00 USD

Traps & Pitfalls

Beta is backward-looking — it measures historical volatility, not future risk. A stock that was stable for 5 years can spike to beta 3.0 after a single earnings miss or scandal.

Beta doesn't capture tail risk (black swan events). A stock with beta 0.8 can still drop 80% in a crisis. Beta measures normal market fluctuations, not extreme scenarios.

Low beta doesn't mean "safe." Utility stocks have low beta but can face regulatory risk, rate sensitivity, and dividend cuts that don't show up in beta calculations.

How AllInvestView Uses This

AllInvestView displays beta on every stock detail page and calculates portfolio-weighted beta on your dashboard. Browse highest beta stocks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a beta of 1.5 mean?

A beta of 1.5 means the stock is expected to move 1.5x the market. If the S&P 500 rises 10%, the stock would rise ~15%. It also falls 15% when the market drops 10%.

Is a high or low beta better?

Neither is inherently better. Low beta (< 1.0) means less volatility — good for conservative investors. High beta (> 1.0) offers more upside potential but also more downside risk.