Stock Performance

One measure of a company’s stock performance is an indicator known as a beta coefficient.

· Examine the beta coefficient as it relates to a company’s market performance:

1. Define beta coefficient

2. Discuss the importance of beta as an indicator of how company’s stock will perform in relation to the market

3. Indicate the meaning of three betas and explain how a company’s stock with each of the betas indicated is expected to perform relative to the market

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· Your main post must be two to three substantive paragraphs 150-200 total words and include at least two APA-formatted citations/references.