Negative One Beta
Negative One Beta is a theoretical concept in finance that describes a security whose price is expected to move in the exact opposite direction of the overall market. While rarely observed in practice, it represents an ideal hedge against market downturns.
What is Negative One Beta?
In financial markets and investment analysis, the concept of beta is a fundamental measure of a stock’s volatility or systematic risk relative to the overall market. Typically, beta is a positive value, indicating that a stock’s price tends to move in the same direction as the market. A beta of 1 means the stock moves with the market, while a beta greater than 1 suggests higher volatility than the market, and a beta less than 1 indicates lower volatility.
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