what does beta mean in stock market terms
Beta (finance) In finance, the beta (Î² or beta coefficient) of an investment indicates whether the investment is more or less volatile than the market as a whole.
New York Stock Exchange The New York Stock Exchange (sometimes referred to as "the Big Board") provides a means for buyers and sellers to trade shares of stock in companies registered for public trading. The NYSE is open for trading Monday through Friday from 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET, with the exception of holidays declared by the Exchange in advance.