Beta measures the extent to which the returns fluctuate as compared to the returns of the market
which is represented by a market Index.
It measure the sensitivity of the scrip vis-à-vis Index movement.
e.g – Beta of Portfolio is 0.5. Nifty rises by 2%, Portfolio value changes by 1%
Portfolio value = Beta * Return on Index
0.5 * 2 = 1%
which is represented by a market Index.
It measure the sensitivity of the scrip vis-à-vis Index movement.
e.g – Beta of Portfolio is 0.5. Nifty rises by 2%, Portfolio value changes by 1%
Portfolio value = Beta * Return on Index
0.5 * 2 = 1%