📊 What is Beta — And Why Should Investors Care?

Ever wondered how much your stock moves relative to the market? That’s what Beta tells you! ⚖️ 🔹 Beta = Volatility Indicator It measures how a stock moves compared to a benchmark index (like Nifty 50). ✅ Beta > 1: More volatile than the market (high risk, high reward) ✅ Beta < 1: Less volatile (stable but slower movers) ✅ Beta = 1: Moves in sync with the market 💡 Example: A stock with Beta 1.5 rises 15% if the market rises 10%, but can fall just as hard A stock with Beta 0.7 rises only 7%, but protects better in downturns 🔍 Use Beta to build a portfolio that matches your risk appetite — not just returns.