Understanding the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) and Beta
Praveen Dubey (SEBI Registered RA)
SP RESEARCHVIA PVT. LTD. (INH000015808)
Deciphering Risk and Reward
The Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) is a core pillar of modern portfolio theory. It establishes a mathematical relationship between systematic risk and expected return. The educational team at SP RESEARCHVIA PVT. LTD. breaks down this financial model.
What does 'Beta' represent in the CAPM formula?
Beta measures a stock's volatility relative to the broader market. A Beta of 1.2 implies the stock is 20% more volatile than the index.
Practical Application for Retail Portfolios
By understanding a stock's Beta, you can adjust your portfolio's risk profile. During bull runs, high-beta stocks boost performance, while low-beta defensive stocks protect capital in bear markets.
Written by Praveen Dubey
Chief Research Analyst | SEBI Reg: INH000015808
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